Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | BUSINESS SALE
Manchester-based clinical negligence and personal injury firm Fletchers Group is back on the acquisition trail after buying specialist legal teams from Moore Barlow and its interest in spinal injury cord firm Aspire Law.
Moore Barlow’s Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Major Trauma teams will join Fletchers Solicitors, while its Court of Protection team will become part of EMG Solicitors, the group’s specialist Court of Protection and Private Client business.
The acquisition will bring approximately 100 colleagues, including 12 partners, into Fletchers Solicitors and EMG.
Fletchers said that the move will strengthen the businesses’ expertise across Clinical Negligence, Serious Injury and Court of Protection, while expanding their UK presence through new locations planned in central London, Richmond, Guildford and Southampton.
Fletchers Solicitors will also acquire Moore Barlow’s interest in Aspire Law, its joint venture with spinal cord injury charity Aspire. Aspire Law will continue to operate under its established brand, with the charity retaining its stake in the business.
Peter Haden, CEO of Fletchers Group, said: “We’re delighted that such a talented group of colleagues will be joining the business. They have built an outstanding reputation, and we share a strong commitment to supporting people through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Their expertise will be a fantastic addition to Fletchers Solicitors and EMG, while strengthening our presence across London and the South East. We’re looking forward to bringing our teams together, learning from one another and building on our combined strengths.”
Emma Gaudern, CEO of EMG Solicitors, said: “Over recent months, EMG has welcomed specialist practice JE Bennett Law and the Court of Protection teams from Freeths and Fletchers Solicitors. Each has brought valuable perspectives and ideas while contributing to the supportive and collaborative culture we are building across EMG. We know that joining a new business is a significant change. Our priority will be to help our new colleagues settle in, build relationships and feel valued and supported from the outset.”
Dr Trevor Sterling, Senior Partner and Chair of the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Division at Moore Barlow, added: “Our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams have earned a first-class reputation for handling complex and life-changing cases on behalf of individuals and families across the South East. The legal market for claimant injury work has become increasingly focused on consolidating specialisms.”
The deal represents the latest stage in Fletchers Group’s growth, following its acquisition of EMG Solicitors and the subsequent additions of JE Bennett Law and Freeths’ Court of Protection team to the business.
Completion is expected in early November 2026, subject to the necessary legal and regulatory approvals. Until then, the businesses will continue to operate separately.
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