Fletchers Expands National Footprint with New Office and Acquisition of Shoosmiths Team

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Fletchers, one of the UK's largest clinical negligence and personal injury groups, has established a new office in Northampton following the acquisition of Shoosmiths' leading serious injury and clinical negligence teams. The acquisition adds over 80 colleagues, including eight partners, to Fletchers, significantly strengthening its national footprint. Sharine Burgess, former Partner at Shoosmiths, will oversee the integration of the new team and continue delivering specialist services to clients across Northamptonshire and the wider East Midlands.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fletchers has acquired Shoosmiths' leading serious injury and clinical negligence teams, adding over 80 colleagues, including eight partners.
  • The new office in Northampton will be led by Sharine Burgess, former Partner at Shoosmiths, who will oversee the integration of the new team.
  • The acquisition adds major new hubs in Northampton, Birmingham, and the Thames Valley, complementing Fletchers' existing offices in the North West, Yorkshire, Newcastle, and Cambridge.
  • Charlene Mann, Managing Director of New Acquisitions at Fletchers, described the Shoosmiths team as "one of the most respected in the country" and welcomed them into the Group.
  • Fletchers has made its ninth acquisition in three years, reflecting its ambition to be the UK's most successful serious injury law firm, combining specialist expertise with a strong national presence.
  • The new office in Northampton is located at Office 14, Vulcan Works, 34-38 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EW.
  • The acquisition adds 16 new colleagues to Fletchers' team in Northampton.

Statistics:

  • Fletchers has added over 80 colleagues to its team following the acquisition of Shoosmiths.

*Eight partners have joined Fletchers as part of the deal.

*Sixteen new colleagues have joined Fletchers' team in Northampton.

*Fletchers has made its ninth acquisition in three years.

*Fletchers has a total of 13 offices across the UK, including the new office in Northampton.

*Fletchers is one of the UK's largest clinical negligence and personal injury groups.

Sources:

  • Byline: Anna Gillespie (no date or publication date provided)
  • Business LIVE (no date or publication date provided): "Fletchers expands national footprint with new office and acquisition of Shoosmiths team"