Apr
19
Written by:
FJG
19/04/2011 11:11
Two established Essex law firms are to merge. Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP with offices in Colchester, Chelmsford and Clacton
on Sea are merging with Chelmsford firm Budd Martin Burrett on 1st July 2011. The new firm will provide a strong platform for further growth in Chelmsford and along the A12 corridor to London.
Tony Fisher, senior partner at Fisher Jones Greenwood said: 'This is an excellent strategic move for both firms that will make available additional expertise in all commercial and private client areas in Chelmsford. There are challenging times ahead for the legal profession generally and only the most efficient and client focused firms will prosper in the new legal services environment. Although wide ranging, the reforms offer great opportunities for those firms prepared to grasp them. We intend to do just that. This is a very exciting time for us all. '
David Lawton, partner at Budd Martin Burrett said: 'We are absolutely delighted with the merger, which will strengthen the services we are able to offer and ensure that we remain robust, competitive and sustainable in the new legal services environment. We share the same culture and values and are very much looking forward to working together.'
Chris Jones, partner Budd Martin Burrett commented: 'The investment being made in the firm will provide us with the resources we need to take us to the next level in Chelmsford. This is a great move for both our existing clients and new clients of the combined firm. It gives us the ability to grow the practice as the economy recovers. '
Budd Martin Burrett has a wealth of experience gained over 40 years of trading within Essex.
The merger is set to take place on 1st July 2011. The merged firm will trade under the name of Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP (incorporating Budd Martin Burrett).
The office at Steeple House, Church Lane in Chelmsford will continue to be the commercial hub, attracting business from Chelmsford and London. The whole range of commercial and private client services, including legal aid will be available from this office.
Photographed, from left to right: David Lawton, Tony Fisher, James Burkett, Chris Graves, Chris Jones and Paula Fowler.