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Midland merger

17 May 2013
Issue: 7560 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership has merged with Solihull-based Williamson & Soden solicitors.

Birmingham law firm The Wilkes Partnership has merged with Solihull-based Williamson & Soden solicitors, creating a firm with a combined turnover of £10 million, with 19 partners and 145 employees.

The Wilkes Partnership will retain its Birmingham city centre head office, and Williamson & Soden’s commercial and private client services will become part of The Wilkes Partnership. Williamson & Soden’s Solihull office will be rebranded and will continue to serve both new and existing clients in the Solihull area. All employees from both firms will be retained, with John Soden and Ian Williamson both taking on consultant roles at Williamson & Soden.

The criminal law services provided by Williamson & Soden will continue to operate under the Williamson & Soden brand.

Issue: 7560 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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