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Chattertons is, of course, a familiar name throughout Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire and all other offices will continue to trade under the name of Chattertons although the merger is effective across the entire firm.
MERGER AND NEW LINCOLN OFFICE It is an exciting time in the local legal world as the merger between Chattertons Solicitors and McKinnells Solicitors has created an oďŹƒce in Lincoln with some 60 lawyers and support sta, trading as Chattertons McKinnells.
The 6 partners of McKinnells have all joined Chattertons McKinnells as partners. All existing staff of McKinnells and Chattertons Lincoln office are now working together from McKinnells offices in West Parade just off the High Street in Lincoln. Although there will no longer be an office on Doddington Road, Chattertons are just as close to their clients and contacts in the LN6 postcode as ever, and will continue to support this thriving business community . The merger increases the partnership to 30 and the total number of staff to 160 and as a result of the merger the firm will be a major provider of legal services in the area.
Joint Managing Partner, Edward Conway, who specialises in Dispute Resolution, has moved over from Chattertons Boston office to run the enlarged Lincoln office. In addition, David Young, a specialist in corporate law, has recently joined the business services team at the Lincoln office. David, together with the support of his colleagues in the commercial property and employment law teams, will manage any business transaction with efficiency and expertise. Clients will also continue to have access to specialists from the firms other offices across Lincolnshire and in Newark. The merger has brought two major players in the local legal world together. With the combined talent of two well known and respected law firms now operating as one in Lincoln, the firm offers an extensive range of legal and financial services to personal and business clients tailored to their individual needs.
17-23 West Parade, Lincoln LN1 1NW 01522 541 181 or visit www.chattertons-mckinnells.com. 49