Firm expands to 11 offices through acquisition
National firm Simpson Millar has announced its acquisition of JWK Solicitors, a move which represents the firm’s second acquisition within three months. The addition of JWK, which employs more than 50 staff over three offices in Lancaster, Morecombe and Southport, takes the number of Simpson Millar offices to 11.
Greg Cox (pictured), CEO of Simpson Millar, said: ‘This latest acquisition is part of our growth strategy to build the firm into a leading national law firm, and forms part of our commitment to expanding our presence across England and Wales.
‘JWK has a reputation for providing the very best legal advice through an “honest and down to earth approach” which fits with our culture, and we believe that the two firms are a great fit. What the JWK team will bring to the table will only add to, and further enhance, the depth and breadth of experience that Simpson Millar already offers to its clients.’
Craig Hollingdrake, the former managing partner of JWK and now partner of Simpson Millar, said: ‘We are delighted to be joining Simpson Millar at this exciting time in their journey. The acquisition enables JWK to strengthen the team and bolster the range of services we can offer to our clients; while also benefiting from the support that being part of a national firm with substantial resources can bring.’
