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07 September 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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mfg Solicitors—Pearson Rowe

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Firm seals the deal on Birmingham expansion with merger

West Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors has announced its expansion into Birmingham through a merger with Pearson Rowe.

mfg, a five-office firm based across Worcestershire and Shropshire, has combined with the 100-year-old Pearson Rowe, which is currently made up of two partners and 13 members of staff. The managing director of mfg Solicitors, Suzanne Lee (pictured, second left), stated: ‘We have continued to grow both organically and commercially over recent years and have been carefully focusing on the best and correct strategic opportunity in Birmingham for some time.

‘To gain a foothold in Birmingham’s thriving legal market through a merger with such a respected city law firm is therefore perfect for us. Pearson Rowe has a first-rate team of people and is known for the quality and depth of its advice.

‘We feel we complement each other perfectly and our existing team of experts will add superb value to Pearson Rowe’s clients as they merge into mfg. It is another exciting chapter in our success story and we are delighted to be launching the mfg brand into the second city.’

Pearson Rowe’s partner Brian Flint (left) added: ‘As a firm, mfg Solicitors has a hugely talented group of lawyers who are making an impact across all areas of private and commercial law.

‘To be part of mfg is a big milestone for us as we mark our 100th year as a firm. More than anything, the merger will see us delivering a far greater breadth of advice for clients in and around Birmingham.’

 

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