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Glaisyers joins forces with Fruhman Davies Livingstones

Manchester law firm, Glaisyers Solicitors, has announced that all the partners and staff from law firm, Fruhman Davies Livingstones (FDL) have joined its practice with immediate effect.

Founded nearly 40 years ago and also based in Manchester, FDL has developed a strong reputation for the provision of commercial, residential property, private client, employment, company commercial and corporate advice.

FDL’s 26 staff have now joined Glaisyers. Partners Steven Fruhman and Jonathan Davies, the founders of Fruhman Davies & Co. have joined Glaisyers as consultants and, in addition, Malcolm Abel and Martyn Caplan also joined as partners. FDL will now cease to exist.

Harvey Cohen, previously of FDL joins Glaisyers as joint managing partner. He explained: “Glaisyers is an excellent fit for us and joining the two firms is the right thing to do. The two firms have always shared a ‘clients first and always’ philosophy so together, I believe that we will be able to deliver an even better service and provide yet more creative and effective solutions in all types of commercial matters.

Nick Johnson, joint managing partner at Glaisyers Solicitors said: “This is an exciting move for both firms and we are delighted to welcome Harvey and his colleagues to Glaisyers.

“From the outset it was clear we had a shared vision to provide quality legal solutions to SMEs, individuals and families across the region. Our new arrivals will complement and enhance Glaisyers in a number of key areas such as private client, residential and commercial property, company commercial and employment – it’s a great opportunity for all of us.”

Initially, former FDL staff will operate as Glaisyers at the existing premises at Blackfriars House in Manchester. During 2014, it is expected that staff will eventually be housed together at One St James’ Square.

Nick Johnson added: “The legal landscape continues to change rapidly but we have a clear growth plan. Consolidation in the marketplace continues apace and we are always interested in more firms joining in our success and recruiting real talent to help us grow further.

“Our philosophy continues to be that our clients come first and see us as being big enough to trust and small enough to care.”

The move comes just six months after Glaisyers split out its legal services work to form separate firm, WTB Solicitors. This new partnership will see Glaisyers grow to become an 11-partner firm with around 80 staff and is the first step toward achieving a £10m turnover within the next five years. The firm celebrates its 40th birthday next year.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .