Acquira - Blogs #New Funding FacilityAcquira - Blogs #New Funding Facilityhttps://www.acquiraps.co.uk/blogs/tag/new-funding-facilityWed, 29 Apr 2026 05:31:42 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Transformational M&A: Fletchers Are on the March]]>https://www.acquiraps.co.uk/blogs/post/transformational-m-a-fletchers-are-on-the-marchThe wave of consolidation in the legal market shows no sign of stopping, but within the PI and clinical negligence sectors, the scale and pace seem to have accelerated in the past five years, with more mergers and acquisitions than in other specialist areas.]]>

The wave of consolidation in the legal market shows no sign of stopping, but within the PI and clinical negligence sectors, the scale and pace seem to have accelerated in the past five years, with more mergers and acquisitions than in other specialist areas.

Consider the entry by Sun European Partners, a mid-tier private equity house, into the legal sector three years ago. It acquired leading claimant serious personal injury and clinical negligence firm Fletchers for over £40 million, clearly demonstrating not only intent but real firepower.

It has since set its sights on becoming the dominant player in the claimant market, with further acquisitions.

Fletchers' strategy revolves around transformational and not transactional M&A based on pure scale and revenue, which sets them apart.

A transformational approach to M&A involves a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond traditional financial and operational considerations. It aims to fundamentally change the merged entities to create a more competitive, innovative, and efficient organization.

This is a real catalyst for the law firm to increase revenue and profitability.

With additional funding, Fletchers are definitely on the march.

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]]>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:33:46 +0000<![CDATA[Funding M&A Deals in the Legal Sector Has Just Got A lot Easier!]]>https://www.acquiraps.co.uk/blogs/post/funding-m-a-deals-in-the-legal-sector-has-just-got-a-lot-easierLast year our research found that 57% of law firms were actively seeking acquisition or merger opportunities, 23% were already in talks over an acquisition or merger, and the remaining 20% were considering whether to look for an acquisition or merger.]]>

Last year our research found that 57% of law firms were actively seeking acquisition or merger opportunities, 23% were already in talks over an acquisition or merger, and the remaining 20% were considering whether to look for an acquisition or merger.


All too often, law firms on the buy side have a great strategy around M&A but simply don’t have the funds to do the deal. My advice is the same: don’t look unless you can pay for the deal.


Law firms are not Poundland unless, of course, there is distress.


Equity swaps are fine but will not work for premium, high-growth firms that are not going to give up their firm based on a promise.

Having a war chest makes sense, and dry powder is critical, particularly if opportunities arise.


It is great to see the astute team at Doorway Capital putting this together, and it really does fill a gap in this market, allowing smaller and midsize firms to play with the bigger firms and PE houses.


If you need any help on funding, acquisition strategies, or updates on market activity, you know where I am.

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