Ward Hadaway enters the West Midlands with new office in Birmingham  

UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has opened its fourth office in Birmingham, marking its first location outside the North of England.

The new office, which adds to the organization’s bases in Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle, is situated in the newly refurbished Chamberlain Square at the end of Colmore Row. It is the firm’s first new office opening in well over a decade.

This move is one of the components of its ambitious growth plans announced last year, in which the firm outlined its objective to double its turnover within the next decade.

Ward Hadaway recently revealed it is also in talks to merge with Teesside-based law firm The Endeavour Partnership.

Steven Petrie, Ward Hadaway’s Managing Partner, said: “When I announced our ambitious growth plans, we knew that expanding geographically was going to be a key part of our strategy.

“Birmingham is a thriving legal hub, home to an active business community. Its strong industrial heritage, reputation for technological innovation, and robust service sector align with the challenges and opportunities we are accustomed to. Our research shows that there is significant demand for a firm like ours – one that is committed to meeting the needs of the region’s businesses, organizations, and communities across the West Midlands.

“As a firm, we are proud of our strong presence in each of the regions where we operate. This expansion is no different. We are recruiting talented and experienced professionals for the Birmingham office who are eager to better support the ambitions of businesses across the region.

“Our approach is all about one firm working together to meet clients’ needs. However, we also encourage our people to reflect the character and distinctiveness of the regions they serve. I’m really excited to watch the Birmingham office develop and become a thriving part of the Ward Hadaway family.”

The new office has ambitious plans to expand its team and capabilities over the coming weeks and months, with a focus on strengthening Ward Hadaway’s presence across the region. It will quickly be able to offer businesses across the West Midlands a comprehensive and tailored range of legal services.

Petrie added: “The West Midlands has long been a powerhouse for business, and we’re seeing a real surge in demand for commercial legal services as companies in the region strive to grow, to diversify, and to respond to the challenging economic times we are in. Our presence in Birmingham will enable us to provide the support businesses need to navigate complex legal challenges and seize new opportunities.

“We’re excited to welcome a number of experienced and well-known professionals to the team, who will be instrumental in driving the success of the office and supporting the growth ambitions of our clients across the region.”

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