We are pleased to announce that FSP have joined the Lawfront Group, a national group of leading regional law firms, founded in 2021.
Since our inception in 1987, FSP has grown into one of the largest law firms in the Thames Valley, earning a strong and trusted reputation in our marketplace. Over those years, we have been consistently recognised by leading legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have held the Lexcel accreditation for excellence in legal practice management and client care since 2001, and have held an Investors in People accreditation for over 25 years most recently at Gold standard.
We have long strived to set the standard for excellence across both our commercial and private client practices, consistently delivering work that makes a meaningful difference. We seek to become trusted advisors to our clients and build lasting relationships that go beyond legal transactions. Central to who we are is a culture where people feel supported, valued and connected, both in and beyond the workplace.
We also remain deeply engaged in our local community, placing community impact, fundraising and environmental responsibility at the heart of how we operate. This commitment is strengthened through the FSP Foundation, our independently run charity established in 2018.
Within a dynamic legal sector, this investment by the Lawfront Group provides a platform for us to grow in strength and to benefit from the latest technology to further support both our clients and our people.
Interim Managing Partner, Ian Machray commented: “I am delighted that Field Seymour Parkes will be joining the Lawfront Group. This marks an important step in our long-term strategy to strengthen our position as a leading firm in the Thames Valley, while continuing to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Lawfront’s model is closely aligned with our own values – supporting ambitious, high-quality regional firms through investment and expertise, while preserving their leadership, culture and identity. As part of the group, we will be able to accelerate our growth, invest further in our people and technology, and continue to enhance the services we provide to clients.
We are proud of what we have built at Field Seymour Parkes, and this partnership enables us to continue to build on that success.”
Neil Lloyd, CEO of Lawfront, added: “Field Seymour Parkes is a great addition to Lawfront. They bring a strong market position in a new geography for us, helping fill out our national network of regional firms. Strong profitable growth, an ambitious management team and a great people culture, they have all the things we look for in our regional partner firms. We look forward to working with the team, investing in their people, IT and AI, to help them achieve their growth ambitions in the region.”
We are excited for FSP to enter this next chapter as part of the Lawfront Group, please rest assured that there will be no changes to our high standards of service delivery. You will continue to be supported by the same lawyers, partners and established leadership team.
If you have any questions, please speak to your FSP contact or email: [email protected]
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About Lawfront
Lawfront provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms: Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Nelsons, Slater Heelis, Brachers, Trethowans and Field Seymour Parkes.
Backed by private equity fund Blixt, its vision is to build a high quality, national business, dedicated to its people, and retaining the very best in the profession to provide the very best possible service to clients.
Lawfront backs its regional firms to achieve their growth ambitions through investment in management, people, technology and further local acquisitions, with the support of a highly experienced central team.
About Field Seymour Parkes
Field Seymour Parkes is a Reading-based law firm generating approximately £15m in annual revenues. With 85 qualified professionals including 8 equity partners, the firm serves both business and private clients across Real Estate, Corporate, Private Client, Family, Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Residential Property practices. The firm holds Legal 500 rankings including one Tier 1 and seven Tier 2 recognitions.
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