Freeth Cartwright to grow Brum base
The Birmingham office of Midlands law firm Freeth Cartwright is set to double its lawyer headcount after relocating to larger premises on Bennetts Hill.
Its expansion plan is a response to the introduction of the Legal Services Act, which came in on 1 October, said the firm.
Freeth Cartwright said it had "ambitious growth plans" for the Birmingham practice, and aims to double the number of lawyers it has based in the city within the next two years.
The firm, which announced its merger with Milton Keynes firm Kimbells last week (1 November), will move from its current Colmore Row base before the end of November.
Birmingham managing partner Richard Beverley said: "Freeth Cartwright has grown from nine to 23 lawyers since we opened the city office in 2007. Our expansion in Birmingham mirrors the firm’s national growth plans, which reflect our belief that we need to maximise our size and strength to remain competitive under the new Legal Services Act.
"It is also becoming increasingly important that we offer enhanced national coverage to our clients, a strategy which is currently being reinforced by the rapid development of our Birmingham, Manchester and London offices."
