Two of London’s oldest law firms to merge
Two of London’s oldest law firms, Hunters, founded in 1715, and May, May & Merrimans, founded in 1786, are to join forces with effect from 1st April 2015. The merged firm, which will have 120 staff and a combined experience of 530 years, will be known as Hunters, incorporating May, May & Merrimans, and the main office will be at 9 New Square, Lincoln's Inn.
Paul Almy, senior partner at Hunters says: “It is our responsibility to keep evolving so that we continue to be a leading Lincoln’s Inn law firm for many generations to come. May, May & Merrimans have an exceptionally strong private client department and a very well established property practice. Their team will provide us with significant strength in depth ensuring that we continue to offer a comprehensive service to all of our clients.”
Richard Taylor, senior partner at May, May & Merrimans says: “We believe our two firms to be an ideal fit in terms of focus, ethos and commitment to providing a high quality and cost effective service to clients. By joining forces we will produce one of the largest private client departments in the country, with the expertise and resources required to maintain the highest standards in what has become a very specialist area.”
