Law firm Hugh James has finalised its acquisition of rival Cardiff law firm Loosemores Solicitors.
The deal, first reported by BusinessLive Wales last month, sees senior partner of Loosemores, Mark Loosemore, being made a partner of Hugh James in its corporate and commercial team based at its head office at the 2 Central Square building in the centre of Cardiff.
Mr Loosemore brings with him 27 employees, including partners Siôn Tudur, Maria Cosslett and Karl Thomas. Hugh James is Wales’ largest law firm with 700 employees across its Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Plymouth offices.
Ioan Prydderch, head of Hugh James’ business division, said: “Loosemores is an experienced and well-respected law firm and I’m delighted to welcome them to Hugh James. Our partnership will strengthen our existing teams and consolidate our position as one of the UK’s leading sports firms.
“Mark and his team share our vision to continually develop and improve the services we offer clients across the UK and beyond. There is a strong cultural alignment between our two firms and we’re all looking forward to building relationships with our new colleagues in the months ahead.”
Mr Loosemore said: “Hugh James has an excellent reputation, impressive strategic vision and an ethos that ensures they remain firmly rooted in the community. Their standout expertise and core values are strongly aligned to our own approach, centred on providing quality advice which is commercially focused and personally delivered. We are confident this partnership will only enhance the work we do for our clients and is an exciting move for everyone involved.”
Hugh James managing partner Alun Jones said: “We are delighted to be working with Mark and his team. I’m confident the partnership will benefit our people and partners and we can’t wait to get started.”
As part of its expansion strategy Hugh James last year acquired Potter Rees Dolan, a serious injury and clinical negligence practice in Manchester. It has also seen continuous growth across the London and Southampton offices. Since 2018, the London team has grown from 21 to 48 and now represents clients across 12 practice areas.
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