{"id":2182100,"date":"2026-11-04T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/?p=2182100"},"modified":"2026-11-04T09:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T09:41:00","slug":"express-solicitors-welcomes-40-strong-personal-injury-team-with-ralli-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/news\/2182100-express-solicitors-welcomes-40-strong-personal-injury-team-with-ralli-acquisition","title":{"rendered":"Express Solicitors welcomes 40-strong personal injury team with Ralli acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manchester-based Express Solicitors has acquired the personal injury (PI) practice, Ralli Ltd, further strengthening its position as a leading claimant law firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It will welcome approximately 40 experienced legal professionals to the business following the acquisition as Ralli\u2019s personal injury team joins colleagues at Express Solicitors\u2019 South Court headquarters in South Manchester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ralli, based in Sale, Greater Manchester, has built a respected personal injury practice since 1973, serving clients across the region and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, will ensure continuity for clients while providing access to the extensive resources, technology and specialist expertise available through Express Solicitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Martin Coyne, Ralli managing director, said: \u201cThis acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for our personal injury team and our clients. We have built a strong reputation for providing expert legal support and securing positive outcomes for those who have suffered injury through no fault of their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cJoining Express Solicitors enables our people and our clients to benefit from the scale, resources and specialist expertise of a firm that shares our commitment to excellent client care and access to justice.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">James Maxey, Express Solicitors CEO, said: \u201cRalli has a long-established reputation in the UK and international legal market, making this an excellent strategic fit for both firms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs two firms with deep roots in Manchester, we share a commitment to delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ralli Solicitors LLP, a different company, which provides 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