Law firm doubles Birmingham office space after a year of growth

Law firm TLT has expanded its Birmingham office on Chamberlain Square, doubling its size after a year of growth.

September 2024 marks the first anniversary since TLT launched its first full-service office in Birmingham.

Over the past year, the firm has seen growth in Birmingham across all sectors and service lines, including commercial, litigation, corporate, employment, real estate and financial services.

The headcount has surged from 3 employees in 2023 to 35 in September 2024.

To accommodate the increase in staff, the Birmingham office has doubled in size, providing 50% more desk space along with additional areas for collaboration and connection among colleagues and clients.

The expansion of the firm’s full-service capabilities has been strengthened by hiring lawyers, including partners Roy Grist (banking), Charlie Rae (employment), Jacob Cork (private wealth), and Lorna Tipple (family law).

Legal directors Rebekah Finch (commercial dispute resolution), Amanda Wootton and Julie Peel (financial services disputes investigations), Leeanne Fryer (corporate), and Claire Gamage (commercial) have also joined the team.

Mark Elder, partner and head of location in Birmingham said: “TLT has been setting the pace for legal services in Birmingham and we will not be stopping here. The growth of the team and our office space signals our continued investment in Birmingham – a city that is a hub for business and innovation. The additional space to connect and collaborate has created the perfect environment for our people and clients as we continue our expansion strategy.

 “The speed at which our headcount is increasing, and the interest people are showing in us, is a testament to the impact we are having in the market and the role Birmingham is playing in TLT’s national growth strategy. There are still huge opportunities for the firm to cement its footprint in Birmingham and we continue to look for skilled lawyers to help us expand our offering across our skilled service lines and seven core sectors – future energy; real estate; leisure, food and drink; government and public services; digital and financial services.”