Browne Jacobson and Beale & Co end merger talks
Pair pull out of deal which could have created a UK top 50 firm with turnover of £82m
August 21, 2017 at 08:01 AM
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Browne Jacobson's merger talks with Beale & Company ended in May, it has emerged.
In a joint statement today (21 August), the firm's senior partner Derek Bambury and Beale & Company senior partner Antony Smith said: "Our discussions over a potential merger were amicable and constructive on many fronts with many shared interests. However, both firms agreed that they would not finalise a proposal to merge at this time.
"Our businesses have continued to thrive and grow while the merger talks were progressing. Neither firm are in a position where merger is a necessity but we both saw clear potential benefits in doing so and entering into discussions."
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