Pictured above: (l-r) Peter Flint, Alan Gittins, David
Battisby and Ian Glenister
The merger between two of Shropshire's longest established law
firms, Lanyon Bowdler and LG Solicitors was celebrated recently
with a mid-summer evening drinks reception held in the Paddock
Suite at the Wynnstay Hotel & Spa in Oswestry.
Lanyon Bowdler and LG Solicitors formally merged on 1 May 2010,
with the new firm - a limited liability partnership, trading as
Lanyon Bowdler. The merger has resulted in the creation of
Shropshire's largest law firm. Clients of both firms can be
reassured that it is however business as usual, with 16 member
partners, and a further 180 staff located across the organisation's
offices in Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford and Wellington, as
clients throughout the county will continue to receive the very
best practice legal advice, friendly helpful staff, together with
easy access to local offices.
Both firms have extensive pedigrees, LG Solicitors' roots can be
traced back to the 18th century and Lanyon Bowdler - formed in 1988
as a result of the merger of J C H Bowdler & Sons of Shrewsbury
and Lanyons of Wellington, has a history dating back to the 19th
century.
More than 60 guests attended the drinks reception, held on
Thursday 22 July 2010, which was a chance to catch up with friends,
contacts and business acquaintances, and meet new faces whilst
enjoying drinks and canapés. It was also an ideal
opportunity to find out about the additional services Lanyon
Bowdler can now provide to the businesses and residents of
Shropshire and the surrounding areas. The new firm sees an
expansion of several key departments, particularly Commercial
Property & Agriculture, Wills & Tax Planning, Family and
Residential Property.
The evening's entertainment was provided by a jazz trio fronted
by Lanyon Bowdler partner and head of the private client
department, Edward Rees, and the event was enjoyed by all. A
talking point of the evening were the blue Lanyon Bowdler cupcakes
handed to departing guests as gifts - which were much admired and
proved that the fashionable little cakes are still very popular!
For more information about Lanyon Bowdler, please visit their
website here: www.lblaw.co.uk