Merger to create law firm with more than 300 staff

Two law firms with bases across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset are set to merge to create a combined organisation with 12 offices and in excess of 300 members of staff.

WBW Solicitors and Beviss & Beckingsale, which both undertake property, private client, dispute resolution, family and personal injury work, are to merge on 1 September 2021. 

Both firms have been established for many years and are committed to the locations in which they have offices. 

Mark Ollier and Mark Carlisle, partners of Beviss & Beckingsale, said: “We are delighted for Beviss & Beckingsale, our staff and clients, that an agreement has been reached to merge our practice with WBW Solicitors.  

“We feel sure that the merger will be advantageous to all of our clients who will now be able to access a wider and larger range of expertise and resources through the new firm.  The partners of both firms have worked tirelessly to reach an agreement to merge which is a significant achievement, particularly given the challenges presented by the pandemic.” 

WBW Solicitors managing partner Steve Bulman said: “The partners of WBW Solicitors are pleased to be able to announce this merger which will extend the firm’s presence in East Devon and into Somerset.  

“The two firms are very complementary and the merger will undoubtedly enhance the services that we can provide to all of our clients old and new.

He added: “This very much a meeting of minds as the ethos of the two firms are very similar.  We are therefore very optimistic for the future and we look forward to working successfully with our new partners.”

The new firm will be called WBW incorporating Beviss & Beckingsale.

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