National firm Thrings has merged with Wye Valley-based Okells FrancisLaw in a move that brings together specialists in agriculture and private client law. Thrings already has offices in Bath, Bristol, Swindon, London and Romsey.
Announcing the merger, Thrings said its clients will benefit from the firm’s increased presence on the Welsh borders and the expertise of Okells FrancisLaw’s agriculture and private client lawyers. Okells FrancisLaw clients will gain access to the wider Thrings firm’s expertise in services including planning, litigation, and corporate and commercial law.
Simon Holdsworth, managing partner, Thrings, said: 'The coming together of our two firms is a perfect fit strategically and geographically. We are excited to see the benefits this will bring farmers, landowners, rural businesses and private individuals in the Wye Valley and Welsh borders, who will continue to be served by the specialists at Okells FrancisLaw with the added benefit of access to the full range of services we are proud to provide.'
Okells FrancisLaw was established in 1904 by George Okell and has offices in Ross-on-Wye and Lydney. Senior partner Andrew Morris said: 'Our firm has a long history and heritage in the Wye Valley and a tradition of serving agriculture and rural economy businesses, the owners of those business and the people and communities who live and work in the region. We look forward to continuing to offer our clients the service and local knowledge they value, complemented by the range of specialisms and expertise offered by the wider Thrings firm.'
The combined firm will be branded as Thrings Solicitors incorporating Okells with FrancisLaw LLP. No redundancies are expected.
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