Two of the Midlands most respected law firms, Shakespeares and SGH Martineau, have confirmed they are in merger talks to create a new legal powerhouse. A combined SGH Martineau and Shakespeares offering would create a top 50 UK firm, with a fee income of over £75m and approximately 900 members of staff, including 150 partners. Each firm excels in distinct sectors with little overlap, making a neat fit between the two.
There is real synergy in the two firms and an expectation that prospects and clients across the UK and globally will find any merged firm a compelling offering.
Andy Raynor, CEO of Shakespeares and Emma Shipp, Managing Partner of SGH Martineau, in a joint statement, said:
“Our firms only contemplate mergers where we believe that there may be significant benefit for our clients, our sectors, our people and our community. We’re in the process of confirming the benefits that a combination may bring and our working relationships to date have been friendly, positive and strong, demonstrating a shared sense of values.”
