Manchester law firm acquires solicitors for £250k after £4.1 million refinancing package

Manchester-based personal injury law firm, Express Solicitors, has completed the acquisition of Lavin Copitch Solicitors for £250,000.

The transaction comprises the acquisition of all Lavin Copitch Solicitors’ work in progress totaling several hundred personal injury files.

Express Solicitors’ first ever acquisition was made possible due to a £4.1 million refinancing package from RBS Corporate following the firm’s successful conversion to alternative business structure (ABS) status, secured from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Managing partner at Express Solicitors, James Maxey said: “We’re delighted to announce our first acquisition, which is part of our ambitious growth strategy.

“Our team of specialist lawyers are looking forward to continuing the good work that Lavin Copitch Solicitors has started and providing a seamless and exceptional service for its clients.”

Partner at Lavin Copitch Solicitors, Tom Lavin said: “Following the acquisition, experts at Express Solicitors will now provide our clients with the high quality legal service they are renowned for as they help them fight for the justice they deserve.”

Express Solicitors was advised by its own accountants, Simpson Burgess Nash and law firm, O’Connors LLP.

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is based at Palatine Road in Northenden, Manchester. Specialising in personal injury and accident claims, medical and clinical negligence claims and serious injury cases, the firm currently comprises 148 employees including 13 partners and 47 fee earners.

Lavin Copitch was founded 15 years ago and comprised two partners working out of offices in Altrincham and Gorton.

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