The Corporate
team at Taylors, led by Elaine Hurn,
has advised Preston-based MWR
Solicitors, on its recent merger
with Chester-based firm, Walker
Smith Way.MWR, which
employs 29 staff and 4 partners and
who will all be retained as part of
the deal, will be rebranded Walker
Smith Way.
Elaine Hurn, Head of
Corporate & Commercial at Taylors
and Managing Partner for the firm,
commented, "We are currently acting
for a number of law firms who have
taken the strategic decision to
merge with other firms or to
restructure their businesses, in
order to increase their
competitiveness and geographical
reach in the rapidly changing legal
market".
"We have worked with Altaf and
the management team for a number of
years providing corporate &
commercial services, and we wish the
firm every success for the future".
Altaf Patel, Director at MWR,
said, "The process, with the
invaluable advice and assistance of
Elaine Hurn at Taylors, went very
smoothly indeed and we look forward
to playing a significant part in
future growth. Bringing the firms
together was a natural decision as
there are so many synergies, as well
as a long tradition of excellence in
both practices. We look forward to a
bright future together.” |