Leading agricultural team moves to Wilsons
On April 1st 2011 leading agricultural lawyer Peter Williams, editor of Scammell and Densham’s law of Agricultural Holdings, will join Wilsons, the specialist Private Client law firm with offices in London and Salisbury.
After more than 30 years at Burges Salmon where he developed the premier agricultural team in the country, Peter left in November 2010 with Legal Director Miles Farren, setting up interim practice Ebery Williams, waiting for the right opportunity.
Peter Williams commented: "After 30 years at Burges Salmon, I am very excited about moving with my team from Ebery Williams to Wilsons, a firm dedicated to the sector and private client work, where we fully intend to establish the best agricultural law practice in the country. Wilsons is a natural fit for us, because of its culture and style which appeals to clients and their reputation for excellent lawyers."
In acquiring Peter and his team, Wilsons, already well regarded for its agricultural practice, may assume pole position as the leading national firm, bolstered by the arrival in March this year of Ben Sharples from Burges Salmon. Ben joined Wilsons as a partner.
Jonathan Stephens, Managing Partner of Wilsons Solicitors LLP said: "This is a significant day in our history and we are delighted that Peter and his team have chosen Wilsons. This move is very much part of our expansion plans. Wilsons is now a national practice, delivering excellent service in our specialist areas".
At a time when many firms have been paring back, the last 3 years has seen Wilsons invest heavily, with a new head office opening May 2012, the opening of their London office in 2009 which brought senior private client and charity appointments and more on the way; and now a new office in central Bristol.
Jonathan Stephens said of his ambitions for Bristol "Our strategy is a simple one: to continue the growth of our business with the appointment of exceptional lawyers. The core of our business remains our work with wealthy individuals, families and businesses, providing all of their legal needs from tax planning and family to property and commercial. Peter’s arrival is part of that strategy. I am always interested to talk to people who would like to be part of our future growth."
