Nottingham law firms announce merger
Two Nottingham law firms have announced their intention to merge. Young & Pearce and Sharp & Partners will join forces to create an 11-partner law firm. The two firms said the deal was struck in preparation for the looming Legal Services Act, which will be implemented in October this year.
Between the two firms, they have six locations in Nottinghamshire, including city centre offices in Talbot Street and Weekday Cross. Both have been trading in the city since the 1800s.
The merger will complete on 1 September 2011, and create a total workforce of 68 staff, including 29 lawyers.
Young & Pearce’s managing partner, John Gossage, said: "Both firms recognise the importance of evolving to keep step with the changes to the legal services market and the way in which quality legal advice is delivered.
"By combining the firms’ exceptional client service, the legal resource, expertise and locations, the new practice will be in an extremely strong position to build the critical mass we feel is important at this time, which will ultimately benefit all business and individual clients."
Young & Pearce has offices in Nottingham’s Talbot Street and Burton Joyce.
Sharp & Partners operates from offices in Weekday Cross in Nottingham, Arnold, Calverton and Long Eaton. It specialises in general private client matters including property, wills, trusts and probate.
Chris Carlin, managing partner of Sharp & Partners said: "I am excited by the prospect of the merger. The focus for each firm is highly complementary and, following the merger, the combined firm will be in a strong position to deliver an even greater range of legal services.
"Both firms place significant emphasis on the provision of exceptional service to all clients, and operate on the basis of partner-led, personal client advice. We will take the very best of this service from both firms, to create an edge in the provision of quality legal services in the region, and be a firm that continues to attract top quality lawyers."
