The season for law firm mergers and acquisitions has opened with a spate of announcements across the country.
National firm Weightmans today revealed it had bought London firm Elborne Mitchell and Hull practice Myton Law, adding strength across all core services and meeting the ever-increasing needs of clients.
Weightmans managing partner Sarah Walton said: ‘Joining with Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law will contribute significantly to the depth and breadth of services we offer to clients across the globe. Everyone is committed to a shared philosophy of delivering client service excellence and it is with that philosophy we now head into our new future together.’
Elborne Mitchell was founded almost 60 years ago in the City of London, specialising in insurance, employment and commercial matters. The firm’s abridged accounts for the year to 30 April 2025 show the 13-employee firm had £1.35m in cash reserves and net assets of £1.9m.
Companies House records show that three members of the firm, Andrew Stevenson, Timothy Goodger and David Murphy, have had their appointment terminated as of today.
Myton Law described itself as a niche firm focused on shipping, rail and logistics. Its accounts for the year to 31 March 2025 show net assets of £423,000, with £269,000 cash reserves. It employed six people.
Meanwhile, flexible law firm platform arch.law has brought on board Cheshire firm Bridge Law Solicitors and a 12-strong team. The tech-enabled arch.law, which was founded and led by former DWF chief executive Andrew Leaitherland, said it will provide wider resources, technology and a collaborative network to the existing Bridge Law clients, many of whom have international interests.
Claire Stewart, who founded Bridge Law in 2001, said: ‘Joining arch.law allows us to retain that same client-focused approach while benefiting from a broader network of professionals, modern technology and shared expertise. It gives us the flexibility to continue growing the practice while ensuring our clients have access to wider capabilities and support when they need it.’
Leaitherland added: ‘What attracted Claire and her team to arch.law reflects a wider shift we are seeing across the legal profession - experienced lawyers looking for a model that allows them to retain their independence while benefiting from the infrastructure, technology and connectivity needed to support clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.’
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