Addleshaw Goddard and HBJ confirm merger
The partners of Addleshaw Goddard and HBJ Gateley have voted to merge their businesses, creating the UK’s 15th-largest legal firm.
The merger, which will see HBJ’s business, people and partners transfer to Addleshaw Goddard by 1 June 2017, was supported by an “overwhelming majority”, according to a joint statement.
The partners of Addleshaw Goddard and HBJ Gateley have voted to merge their businesses, creating the UK’s 15th-largest legal firm.
The merger, which will see HBJ’s business, people and partners transfer to Addleshaw Goddard by 1 June 2017, was supported by an “overwhelming majority”, according to a joint statement.
The enlarged Addleshaw Goddard will have offices in each of the UK’s leading financial centres, a growing presence in Asia and the GCC, alongside a worldwide network. With more than 230 partners, more than 1,100 lawyers and a total combined annual fee income of around £224m, it will rank 15th by UK income alone.
Addleshaw Goddard was ranked tier two for commercial property in London in the Legal 500 2016, while HBJ was also ranked tier two for Edinburgh and Glasgow.
John Joyce, managing partner at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “We have had an ambition to be present in Scotland and so are delighted with the enthusiastic response from the partners, clients and staff of both firms. We are looking forward to realising the collective benefits of our enhanced geographical reach, increased practice and sector bench-strength and flexibility in our delivery approach.
“This important development is just one aspect of our strategic ambitions and we remain committed to further expansion internationally and in the UK.”
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