Our People
Andrew Roberts
Director
Andrew has over three decades experience working in the legal market and has completed more successful mergers than any other consultant. His knowledge of the legal market plus his market intelligence and contact network enable our clients to achieve their goals by either locating the right merger target or conversely, selecting the right firm to acquire their practice.
Andrew instigated the foundation of ALFMA (www.alfma.com), the Association of Law Firm Merger Advisers, a trade body of leading consultants across the legal market who are committed to driving high standards and best practice.
Research Team
Ampersand Legal has a team of experienced researchers who have worked with us for a number of years and know exactly the information that our clients need and how it should be presented.
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