UK specialist law firm DWF has expanded its
practice into Scotland through a merger with commercial law firm
Biggart Baillie.
The deal is the third in six months following
DWF’s mergers with Buller Jeffries in the Midlands and Crutes in
the North East, and reflects an ambitious regional growth strategy,
according the firm’s managing partner.
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Biggart Baillie, which has offices in Glasgow
and Edinburgh, shares expertise in several sectors with DWF
including as real estate, retail and energy and infrastructure.
There are several differing sectors within
each firm, which will result in a wider range of services and
products and clients, according to DWF which also operates a
Birmingham-based asset finance division.
Andrew Leaitherland, managing partner at DWF,
said: “We have ambitious growth plans and are always looking for
ways to enhance our offering for clients and strengthen our UK-wide
presence.
“Similarly, Biggart Baillie was keen to
continue to expand and provide increased services for its growing
client base outside of Scotland.”
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By GlobalDataAlasdair Peacock at Biggart Baillie commented:
“Competition is fierce and this merger will enhance our ability to
continue to compete at the top end of the market on quality and
sector expertise.
“The cultural fit is strong and our clients
operating in Scotland and England will benefit from increased
strength in depth, and also geographical coverage.”
