Pinsent Masons completes McGrigors merger
Law firms Pinsent Masons and McGrigors are to merge following a partner vote. Pinsent Masons has a Leeds office.
The newly-formed business will operate under the name of Pinsent Masons, employing 2,500 staff.
"We've been very encouraged by the strong support from among our clients and the resoundingly positive reception to the merger proposal by our partners," said Chris Mullen, senior partner at Pinsent Masons.
"Each firm has great respect for the other's reputation and culture and recognises that we have a common heritage of quality coupled with ambitious plans to grow our capabilities even further."
Richard Masters, managing partner at McGrigors, added: "We believe that the new firm will provide a solid platform for growth, allowing us to become a clear market-leader in strategically key sectors."
The business plans on extending its international presence with offices in France and Germany expected to launch in 2012.
