

Luke Ettenfield‑Nann has been appointed as our new Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, strengthening strategic growth capabilities during a period of significant expansion for Express Solicitors.
Luke joins with more than seven years’ experience advising on mid‑market M&A transactions across Telecoms, IT and SaaS. His background spans both advisory and in‑house M&A, combining end‑to‑end sell‑side execution with buy‑side strategic analysis, valuation and integration planning.
CEO James Maxey said: “We are delighted to welcome Luke to Express Solicitors. His track record in delivering complex transactions, combined with his commercial approach to valuation and negotiation, makes him an exceptional addition to our senior team. As we continue to grow at pace, Luke’s expertise will play a central role in shaping and executing our strategic ambitions.”
Luke added: “Express Solicitors has entered an exciting phase of growth, and I’m pleased to be joining at such a pivotal time. I look forward to supporting the leadership team in delivering a strong and sustainable M&A strategy.”
This appointment marks another step in Express Solicitors’ continued investment in specialist capability to support long‑term expansion across the business.
Luke will be working closely with the wider management team, the Board and Partner and Integration Lead Adele Greenough.
Read more:
Solicitors Journal (August 4, 2026) Express Solicitors appoints new director
Insider Media (August 4, 2026) M&A director appointed at Express Solicitors
Legal Futures (August 4, 2026) Express Solicitors appoints Director of M&A

