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Lancashire law firm, Farleys, part of legal services group Lawfront, has acquired Wigan-based law firm Alker Ball Healds Solicitors (ABH), for an undisclosed sum.
ABH was formed in 2014, following a merger between Wigan law firms Alker & Ball and Healds Solicitors, who had a local presence in Wigan dating back to 1852.
Led by joint managing directors Gary Shepherd and Keith Whitehead, ABH has developed a strong and trusted reputation with clients both locally and nationwide, with expertise in commercial litigation, commercial property, corporate; and a range of private client services including family, residential property, personal injury and wills and probate.
All of its 32 staff will remain as part of the deal.
Farley said the deal adds to its existing expertise and brings a wider full-service legal offering to Wigan and the wider borough. The move is the second deal since Farleys joined legal services group Lawfront in 2022.
Daniel Draper, Managing Partner at Farleys said: “We are delighted to welcome the ABH team to the Farleys family as the next step in our plans to increase our presence across the region and grow our firm further. This is a fantastic opportunity for Farleys and will unlock many more opportunities for our firm as we look to build upon the existing well-known brand, quality service and strong client base that are already associated with the ABH name in the local community. We also look forward to building the team further through recruitment in the local area.”
Shepherd said: It is great to be joining a forward-thinking team of people who share our down to earth values, and a focus on delivering straightforward legal advice. When the opportunity presented itself to join Farleys, we knew that it was the right fit culturally for our people and our clients, who will all benefit from the greater resource that Farleys as a Lawfront firm can provide.”
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