Conveyancing teams in firms across the country are welcoming new members and celebrating strong growth.
A combination of acquisitions and strong organic growth across Staffordshire and Shropshire have helped Midlands-based law firm Talbots Law increase revenues by £11 million.
The firm, which operates nationally from its 19 offices across the Black Country, Birmingham, Cheshire, Coventry, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, saw turnover rise to £41m in 2025.
The Midlands’ first employee-owned law started its expansion with the acquisition of Onions and Davies in Market Drayton and continued with the purchase of Tinsdills Solicitors, a four-office practice headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent. Talbots also completed the acquisition of Benussi & Co in the final part of its business year.
Dave Hodgetts, CEO of Talbots Law, said 2025 was a defining year in the firm’s recent history. He added: “A pipeline of acquisitions continues to progress, with each one bringing either a new geographic presence or enhanced capability in a specific area of law.
“Crucially, all share our values and commitment to delivering trusted legal advice to local people and businesses through the vehicle of an employee-owned business.”
Pictured from the firm (above, left to right) are Dan Malin, Callum Haynes and Jagdip Bains.
Independent conveyancing and property services group Simplify has appointed Samantha Tickell (right) as key account director. Tickell joins from Simply Conveyancing, where she was
associate director and head of account management.
“It’s great to be joining such a strong and forward-thinking team, with everything geared towards supporting the introducer and great customer outcomes based on the values of innovation, expertise and care,” Tickell said.
“I’m incredibly energised to be joining Simplify, whose vision aligns perfectly with my passion for continuous growth and professional excellence. I’m ready to hit the ground running and can’t wait to see the incredible milestones we hit.”
Leadenhall Law Group, which has a practice in central London alongside its Norwich head office, has appointed Ed Percival as head of compliance and operations.
“I joined LLG at a time when conveyancing practices are under more pressure than ever,” Percival said. “What attracted me to LLG was a clear ambition to align growth, service standards and regulatory governance, rather than treating them as competing priorities.”
He added: “Since joining LLG, my focus has been on ensuring that regulatory integrity and operational performance reinforce each other.
“As a new joiner, I see my role as helping to create the structures that allow conveyancers to do what they do best: progress transactions efficiently, protect client interests and deliver a smooth, professional experience at every stage of the home‑moving journey.”
The Shrewsbury office of legal firm ORJ appointed Millie Leech (left) to its property team, who joins the practice after completing an undergraduate Law degree at Nottingham Trent University.
“I’m really excited to join ORJ, which has a fantastic reputation across the region,” said Leech. “I’ve settled in really well and everyone has been so welcoming and supportive.
“Working in conveyancing is rewarding because you are helping people complete on the purchase of their home and move smoothly. Every transaction is different, which makes the role interesting.”
ORJ has offices in Shrewsbury, Stafford and Birmingham and supports clients across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the wider West Midlands.
And tech company InTouch has appointed Adam Bridgman as sales executive, as it continues to grow the team behind its conveyancing platform.
Bridgman will support the commercial side of the business as InTouch continues to grow and support more conveyancing firms using its platform.
