Flint Bishop expands into Wales as jobs at stricken energy firm rescued
Law firm Flint Bishop, which has offices in Derby, Birmingham and Leeds, has expanded into Wales after buying Rebel Energy Supply’s collections and recoveries team, after the renewable energy supplier’s fell into administration on April 1.
The move will see 25 former Rebel Energy employees join Flint Bishop on May 12, coinciding with the launch of the firm’s new regional office in Swansea.
The deal brings the firm’s total headcount to 338. The Swansea office will serve as a key operational hub for Flint Bishop’s debt recovery services, with a focus on developing a full-service commercial law offering in South Wales.
Rebel Energy, which provided renewable energy to approximately 90,000 customers, ceased trading earlier this month. The company’s collapse prompted Ofgem to initiate its Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) process, transferring customer accounts to British Gas. Flint Bishop says it entered into discussions within hours of the administration announcement.
The newly-acquired team will be led by Steven Bengough and includes three team leaders, 20 recoveries specialists, and a quality assurance analyst.
Qamer Ghafoor, chief executive at Flint Bishop, said: “This strategic acquisition not only strengthens our capabilities within litigation and debt services but also reinforces our commitment to supporting talent and investing in long-term growth. Welcoming this experienced team at a time of considerable employment uncertainty reflects the resilience and agility we’ve built as a business.”
“As we continue to expand our national footprint, Flint Bishop remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional service for our clients, whilst creating meaningful opportunities for our colleagues and the communities we serve.”
