Firms to join forces as part of a long term growth plan
Gardner Leader in Newbury & Thatcham, and Heath Buckeridge in Maidenhead, are to merge on 1 October.
The merger will see Gardner Leader expand into Maidenhead, Berkshire through the transfer of Heath Buckeridge's team of 10 staff. The team will continue to work from the Maidenhead office, providing a range of services for businesses and individuals. The move will also help the Maidenhead team to build and develop their commercial legal services through the strength and support of Gardner Leader's specialist business division.
Richard Buckeridge, senior partner of Heath Buckeridge, who will become a partner in Gardner Leader, comments: "Heath Buckeridge has been successfully advising people and companies locally, nationally and internationally for nearly 30 years. Joining Gardner Leader will provide an excellent platform to enable us to develop the range of services we offer in Maidenhead, particularly in the commercial sector, which will bring big benefits to our clients and their businesses."
Derek Rodgers, managing partner of Gardner Leader adds: "We look forward to Heath Buckeridge joining the firm. It's a move that will benefit both parties and their respective clients particularly as clients of both firms will now have access to a wider range of services and expertise. It is a fantastic time to be investing in Maidenhead as it presents great opportunities for growth and development alongside the advent of Crossrail and the town centre regeneration plans. Having a presence in Maidenhead will therefore give Gardner Leader an exciting opportunity to expand into new regions and markets so we can build on the success of the Maidenhead team and further grow Gardner Leader."
