A leading Legal 500 firm has launched its first office in Staffordshire, marking the latest step in its regional expansion strategy.
Butcher & Barlow’s new office at Festival Park, in Stoke-on-Trent, will strengthen its presence across North Staffordshire, North Shropshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands, providing clients with better access to its property, rural and Private Client services.
The base will initially focus on residential, commercial and agricultural property, corporate, succession planning advice and estate administration, with clients also able to access the wider specialist legal services as required.
The office is being led by Partner Kelly Myatt, who specialises in residential, commercial and agricultural property and will work closely with colleagues from across the business to support clients whose personal, family, property and business interests often overlap.
Kelly said: “Opening an office in Stoke-on-Trent is an exciting step for Butcher & Barlow and for the clients we support across North Staffordshire, North Shropshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
“This is an area with a strong rural and property community, and our first priority is to be visible, approachable and useful to those clients. Whether someone is dealing with agricultural land, a farm business, a property transaction, succession planning, a will or an estate matter, we want them to feel they have clear, practical advice close to home.
“Butcher & Barlow has always placed great importance on building long-term relationships with clients, and I am looking forward to developing those relationships across the region.”
The Stoke-on-Trent office launch forms part of Butcher & Barlow’s wider regional expansion strategy. The firm will focus first on strengthening its rural, property and private client base in the area before expanding its corporate and commercial services as the office becomes more established.
Senior Partner Jonathan Aldersley said: “Our growth has always been considered and client-led. The Stoke-on-Trent office gives us a stronger base in an area where we already see real demand for the Firm’s rural, agricultural, property and Private Client expertise.
“Kelly is from the area and ideally placed to lead the new office. Her practical approach, technical knowledge and commitment to client service reflect exactly what Butcher & Barlow stands for.
“Over time, we expect the office to become an important part of our wider corporate and commercial offering. The priority, however, is to build lasting local relationships with individuals, families, landowners and business owners, and grow in a way that reflects the needs of the region.”
The new office is on Festival Way, in a building previously occupied by Allelys Holdings.
