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Pepperells, a nationwide law firm based in Scunthorpe, has expanded with the acquisition of a counterpart that has been trading since 1793. Elmhirst Parker first began practising in Barnsley and now has four offices, spanning, Barnsley, Selby, Royston and Sherburn in Elmet.
The acquisition of the firm, which reported annual turnover of £2.6 million in 2024/25, comprises the full business and its 53-strong team. Following the acquisition, which is set to complete this month, Pepperells’ staff headcount will stand at more than 230.
According to Pepperells, the deal will create opportunities to modernise the business and strengthen compliance standards, as well as creating a combined business that draws on the shared expertise of both teams. Pepperells also said that deal would preserve Elmhirst Parker’s reputation as a family-first firm for existing clients.
Pepperells Chief Executive Ben Pepperell said: "This acquisition marks the continuation of a major growth trajectory for Pepperells, but also a new shared chapter in the family history of both firms, bringing together 230 years of legal expertise.”
"As a traditional and multi-service practice, Elmhirst Parker perfectly aligns with our values and services, with a strong reputation built across Yorkshire and beyond. However, this is about much more than just heritage, and we at Pepperells continue to look forward as a modern, customer-focused law firm."
Pepperells was established in 1985 in Scunthorpe and remains under family ownership, with a team of 180 staff, including 80 fee earners. The company has premises in 16 towns and cities across the UK, with a particular presence in the North of England.
Ben Pepperell said that the company had established itself as one of the region’s best-known firms for both everyday and specialist practice, adding that the company was confident that the acquisition of Elmhirst Parker would “produce success for many years to come.”
Simon Rounding, partner at Elmhirst Parker, said: "We are incredibly proud of our roots at Elmhirst Parker, and that remains the case as the firm continues to evolve.”
"Our talented team includes specialists in family, residential, commercial, agricultural and beyond – and we are excited to be bringing that expertise under the trusted direction of Pepperells Solicitors."
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