Manchester-based commercial law firm Freeman Fisher has announced it is to merge with boutique company Primas Law.
Freeman Fisher, which specialises in corporate, real estate and insolvency law, said the merger was finalised in November and the new firms' teams began trading as Primas Freeman Fisher Ltd with effect from Monday.
The merger between the two North West-based companies will mean the newly-formed firm has offices in Cheshire, Manchester and London.
The deal was agreed between Primas Law’s owners Adam Kerr and Simon Baxter, and the founding partners of Freeman Fisher, Gary Black and Alex Megaw.
Mr Kerr said: “Both firms are growing and successful in their own right.
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“But we’re also both highly ambitious and driven to do more for our clients and feel that this is the right time to strategically expand.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for two businesses that share similar cultures and values centred around delivering the very best for its clients. We have two amazing teams – soon to be one – that we know will take this opportunity to do things bigger and better than ever. It’s a very exciting time for us all.”
Mr Black said: “When I met Adam and Simon and we spoke about joining forces I knew it was the right progression for the firm Alex and I started together.
“This wasn’t a necessity for either firm, but it felt like a unique opportunity to create something ambitious and special together. We feel that the move certainly positions us for a brighter collective future as an enlarged business.”
Mr Kerr will continue as Managing Partner in the merged firm, with Simon Baxter remaining as head of the firm’s impressive Real Estate team and Gary Black carrying on his role as head of the firm’s nine-strong Corporate and Commercial team.
The new firm will continue to provide a wide range of legal services including Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Banking and Finance and Employment law for a growing number of Ƶ clients.
