1 Dec 2011

Wood Glaister merges with Shakespeares

Wood Glaister has merged with Shakespeares today - 1 December 2011. The Solihull based firm will continue to trade under their present name and will retain their office in the town.

“We have very carefully considered how we wish to build a successful future for all of our staff and for the firm. Joining forces with Shakespeares provides us with the opportunity to create a very powerful Midlands based legal business with offices across the region. Solihull remains a vibrant hub for business and we will continue to focus on growing our business in the local area and across the Midlands,” said Alan Sinnett, Senior Partner.

“Shakespeares is a firm which shares our values of working in partnership with clients and delivering excellent client service. As such we are looking forward to maintaining the high levels of personal service which our clients are used to receiving and to introducing further services over time.”

Shakespeares chief executive Paul Wilson said: “The recession has made the legal market place increasingly complex and competitive. By merging with Wood Glaister we will be able to offer clients of the combined firm stronger and deeper legal expertise across all areas of existing practice – particularly property development.

“We are committed to continuing to make positive decisions to invest in our long term success including recruiting the very best people, investing in our infrastructure and remaining focused on serving our clients to the very best of our ability.”