Merger & Acquisition Advice for Law Firms
Ampersand Legal provides specialist professional merger advice to the 8,000+ law firms in England & Wales.
We advise at every stage of the process, from helping a firm decide on their initial strategy, to researching potential targets, confidentially approaching those targets and then managing the discussions through to successful merger and beyond into the crucial implementation phase.
Having concluded more than 120 publicised mergers, we are confident that we have concluded more successful deals than any other adviser in the legal market – by far.
Finally, we act for firms looking to acquire and for those looking to be acquired, so if your firm is considering either of these routes we are well placed to help – please contact us for an initial confidential discussion about your options.
We have over three decades experience of mergers in the legal market and have completed more successful mergers than any other consultant.
Your firm’s privacy and interests are our top priority during the merger process.
We have an unparalleled contact network of decision makers throughout the legal market
As founder members of the Association of Law Firm Merger Advisers we bring access to other professionals such as lawyers and accountants who are experienced in the sector.
We have a proven track record of successfully guiding law firms through mergers to achieve growth.
Client Insights & Expert Perspectives
My firm was approached by Andrew Roberts of Ampersand Legal on behalf of a larger regional firm and I am certain that his knowledge, advice and commercial good sense helped both parties overcome the inevitable difficulties and conclude a successful merger
Managing Partner, Regional Firm
Andrew Roberts worked with us when we transferred our niche healthcare law practice to another law firm. Apart from his negotiation skills, there were two things that stood out in his professional service. First, he took a great deal of care and time to understand the detail of our business so that there were no unplanned issues along the way and second was the fact that he was always available to talk about the proposed arrangements.
Andrew Lockhart, Lockharts and VWV.
When I decided to sell my practice I was lucky enough to have been introduced to Andrew Roberts of Ampersand Legal. Andrew conducted a rigorous research process but, more importantly I think, then managed the sale process adeptly to a conclusion where both and I the buyer were pleased with the result. He was always available with wise counsel and I am sure that I would not have got to the same position without his help. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to other managing partners.
Clive Matthews, FMW Law
We have used Ampersand Legal (Andrew Roberts) to assist in the identification and approach to possible acquisition targets and have found working with them helpful in that they listen to our key business objectives and seek to locate and match possible target firms to those for us, ensuring that any introduction is then well prepared.
Managing Partner, Regional firm looking to open in London
Posted: October 15, 2025
For many UK law firm partners, the question of “What is my practice truly worth?” is a fundamental one, particularly […]
“Having retained Andrew Roberts to try to find a London merger partner for us, Andrew provided an excellent service, including introducing us to the firm with whom we merged. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Andrew as our growth in London continues.
Robert Dillarstone, Greenwoods LLP
We would like to thank you Andrew, very much for all your excellent support over the past few years. We could not have reached this stage without your motivation and effort on our behalf.
Mark Carlisle, Beviss & Beckingsale LLP
Posted: July 1, 2025
The global legal market is in a constant state of flux. The recent wave of high-profile, cross-border mergers is a […]
Nobody said this would be easy, and how right they were! Any process that brings together any number of strong willed – dare I say opinionated – lawyers is bound to have its moments of pain, but having the benefit of Andrew by our side for the journey has been both reassuring, and calming.
His level of experience of mergers in the legal sector is second to none, and that experience allows him to see things through the eyes of both parties, ultimately facilitating the bringing together of two into one. I have no hesitation in recommending his services if you are venturing into the world of the merger; without someone as experienced as Andrew by your side, the waters will become choppy
Nigel Rowley, Mackrell Solicitors
Andrew and the team at Ampersand were hugely helpful and supportive in a particularly complex and sensitive transaction. Andrew’s ability and skill to bring parties together is to be commended, as is always having the art of the deal at the forefront of his thinking. Thank you again on a deal well done.
Managing Partner, £6m firm
Posted: June 28, 2025
In the UK legal market, a handshake or a signed Heads of Terms may signal intent, but it’s merely the […]
Thank you for all of your help Andrew, you did a brilliant job for us when my firm GSC Solicitors successfully merged with Seddons to form Seddons GSC LLP on 1 April 2025.
Saleem Sheikh, Senior Partner
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