Irwin Mitchell strengthens northern presence with latest acquisition
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | BUSINESS SALE
Irwin Mitchell has acquired a family law firm with operations across the North of England, significantly strengthening its presence in the region. Silk Family Law firm has operations in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Leeds, West Yorkshire and Richmond, North Yorkshire.
The firm represents clients in all aspects of family law and matrimonial cases, including financial and child matters. Its lawyers deal will a range of complex financial issues related to family law, including trusts, pensions, farming businesses and business assets. It is ranked number one in the Legal 500 for the North East and deals with both local cases and cases with an international dimension.
The acquisition, which is subject to contract and approval from the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority), continues a busy period of M&A activity for Irwin Mitchell. Earlier this month, it partnered with Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and, over the past financial year, has agreed deals for asset management firms Andrews Gwynne and TWP.
In addition to this acquisitive activity, the company has also opened new offices in Liverpool and Cardiff and recruited 18 new partners.
Commenting on the acquisition, Ros Bever, Irwin Mitchell’s Director of Legal Services, Family, said: "This strategic investment will expand our expertise and reach in the North East of England, and I'm excited about our combined future. Our family law specialists work on ground-breaking cases and achieve excellent results for our clients, and we're delighted to be welcoming the Silk Family Law team to Irwin Mitchell."
Silk Family Law Managing Partner Ian Kennerley said that the company would continue to provide “the same specialist high quality family law advice and representation for all our clients”, while also “benefiting from the additional resources and support which will be available to our clients on a national and international basis."
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