Lawfront has today announced two further acquisitions from group firms, Fisher Jones Greenwood (FJG) and Farleys. These acquisitions bolster Lawfront’s foothold across the regional legal market whilst further expanding the capacity and capabilities of regional leaders FJG and Farleys. This brings Lawfront’s total number of acquisitions to 18 over five years
Leading Essex and Suffolk law firm FJG has acquired Giles Wilson, a 35-strong Leigh-on-Sea firm with robust roots in the South Essex region. The acquisition further accelerates FJG’s growth and presence across East Anglia and expands on the firm’s high-performing Private Client practice with a new dedicated Vulnerable Client team.
Meanwhile, Lancashire firm Farleys’ acquisition of Clitheroe-based Houldsworth Solicitors has strengthened its well-established presence across the region – the third acquisition completed by Farleys since joining Lawfront. With the full 27-strong team from Houldsworth set to join Farleys, existing clients of the firm will benefit from continuity of relationships alongside access to wider expertise from across Farleys’ team.
These acquisitions continue the momentum in Lawfront’s ambitious growth strategy, taking group revenue to a projected £175m this year. This accelerated growth is the result of Lawfront’s support for its firms across tech and AI adoption, investment in people, and providing the backing to complete further acquisitions.
Commenting on the acquisitions, Peter Martin-Simon, Chief Executive Officer of Lawfront, said:
“These latest deals highlight Lawfront’s ongoing commitment to backing its firms to go for growth. Both acquisitions strengthen FJG and Farleys’ positions across their respective regions, and allow them to further accelerate their growth as leading regional players.
“Lawfront’s ethos is centred around championing firms that have strong growth potential, and providing them with the technology, capital and operational support they need to achieve this. In short, we provide regional leaders with national scale. Thanks to this, we have enjoyed significant growth over recent years, with further acquisitions within the group also on the horizon.”
Doug Field OBE, Managing Partner of FJG, added:
“This is a big moment for FJG. We have serious ambitions for what a truly outstanding regional law firm can become. We now operate from the largest three cities in Essex.
“Giles Wilson is exactly the kind of business we want to join us: successful, respected, deeply connected to its communities and, above all, full of talented people.
“As part of Lawfront, we have the backing, technology and ambition to drive significant growth, while retaining the local relationships and personal service that make the best regional firms special.”
Ian Liddle, Managing Partner of Farleys, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the Houldsworth Solicitors team to Farleys. Retaining the full team was extremely important to us, both to protect the trusted relationships Houldsworth has built with its clients and to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved.
“We’re a proud Lancashire firm and this acquisition allows us to strengthen our presence in the area while protecting the local relationships and personal approach that clients value. With the support of Lawfront, we will continue to invest in our people, our services and our regional footprint.”
