Merger & Acquisition Advice for Law Firms

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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.

Why Choose Us

Expertise

We have over three decades experience of mergers in the legal market and have completed more successful mergers than any other consultant.

Confidentiality

Your firm’s privacy and interests are our top priority during the merger process.

Contacts and Networking

We have an unparalleled contact network of decision makers throughout the legal market

Support

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.

Success

We have a proven track record of successfully guiding law firms through mergers to achieve growth.

Client Testimonials

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

“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

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

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