Commercial property
Acquisitions, leases, development and portfolio management for landlords, tenants, investors and lenders.
Solicitors in Birmingham
Clear advice. Strong representation.
Forty lawyers advising Midlands businesses and families with straightforward counsel and steady resolve.
Six practice areas, one standard
Each team is led by a partner who knows the sector, the courts and the people on the other side of the table.
Employment law
Contracts, restructures, tribunal claims and senior exits, advising employers and employees with equal care.
Corporate and M&A
Buying, selling and investing in businesses, from shareholder agreements to complex multi-party deals.
Family law
Divorce, finances and children arrangements handled with discretion, realism and a focus on what matters next.
Wills and probate
Wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and estate administration for families planning ahead or grieving.
Dispute resolution
Commercial litigation, contract disputes and mediation, pursued with a clear view on cost and outcome.
Advice for businesses and individuals
Whether you run a company or are facing a personal matter, you work directly with an experienced lawyer.
For businesses
Owner-managed companies, public bodies and national groups rely on us for deals, property and people matters.
- Company sales, acquisitions and investment
- Leases, development and real estate finance
- HR advice, restructures and tribunal defence
- Commercial disputes and debt recovery
For individuals
Private clients come to us at important moments, from planning an estate to separating from a partner.
- Divorce, finances and child arrangements
- Wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney
- Probate and estate administration
- Settlement agreements and workplace claims
Recognitions
Ranked by the independent legal directories
Placeholder entries below. Replace with the firm's current directory rankings and years.
Legal 500 UK
Commercial property, West Midlands
Tier to be confirmed
Chambers UK
Employment, Midlands
Band to be confirmed
Legal 500 UK
Corporate and M&A, West Midlands
Tier to be confirmed
Chambers High Net Worth
Family and private wealth
Band to be confirmed
Our partners
Every matter has a named partner accountable for the advice you receive and the way it is delivered.
Catherine Ashworth
Managing Partner
Commercial property, development and investment portfolios.
James Okafor
Partner
Corporate and M&A, private equity and shareholder matters.
Priya Desai
Partner
Employment law, restructures and senior executive exits.
Richard Pembury
Partner
Dispute resolution, commercial litigation and mediation.
Helen Marsh
Partner
Family law, complex finances and international children cases.
Thomas Whitlock
Partner
Wills, trusts, probate and contested estates.
Insights
Practical commentary from our lawyers on changes in the law and what they mean for you.
They explained every risk in plain English and got the sale over the line weeks ahead of schedule.
Helen was calm and honest throughout a very difficult year. I always knew where I stood.
Our restructure was handled carefully and fairly. Priya's team understood our business from day one.
Our offices
Based in the heart of Birmingham's business district, with a second office in Solihull.
Birmingham
- 14 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ
- 0121 496 0000
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Solihull
- 2 Homer Road, Solihull B91 3QJ
- 0121 496 0100
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Contact
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Tell us briefly about your matter. A member of the relevant team will reply within one working day.