Shakepeares in talks with planning consultancy Marrons over merger

SPECIALIST planning law practice and consultancy Marrons is in talks with Shakespeares, the second largest law firm in the Midlands, with the intention of joining the firm.

The proposed merger is appealing to Shakespeares as it will enhance the firm’s’ planning and property practice and complement its existing presence in residential and commercial development and energy. The merger is expected to go live in September this year.

Leicester-based Marrons will make the sixth merger for Shakespeares since 2010 and follows on from the merger with fellow Leicester practice Harvey Ingram last year.

Marrons has a national reputation for planning and development delivered by its planning and property lawyers and its expanding planning consultancy. The firm employs 32 people working at one site outside Leicester.

Marrons’ national planning and property reputation is reflected in its industry standing with Planning magazine, Chambers UK and Legal 500 directories rating the firm as top planning solicitors with unparalleled experience in advising landowners, developers, housing associations, higher and further education, local authorities and statutory agencies.

Shakespeares CEO, Paul Wilson, said: “Marrons’ expertise perfectly complements our existing teams and this move is evidence of our wish to invest in and offer the full range of services to developers. The planned merger is a further step forward in our growth plans to become the Midlands’ leading law firm.

“Marrons sees this as an exciting opportunity to enhance its reputation, enabling them to reach a wider potential client base while also bringing their practice into a large, full-service, law firm to the benefit of existing clients.”