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 […]
Express Solicitors has completed the acquisition of Recovery Assist, the specialist personal injury firm based in Greater Manchester, hot on the heels of previous acquisitions Aegis Legal Ltd and Sorrymate / Smooth Law. The deal further accelerates Express Solicitors’ growth strategy and significantly strengthens its portfolio of specialist brands and claim types. As part of […]
During May, Express had a team of three cyclists take part in the 2026 Tour de Manc and a team of 10 run The Great Manchester 10K all in aid of the North Staffordshire branch of brain injury charity Headway. This was part of our ‘Head-May’ fundraising campaign, a whole month dedicated to fundraising vital […]
Investing in training and development is a key part of how we support our people and deliver the highest standards for our clients. As part of that commitment, we regularly invite leading figures from across the legal profession to share their expertise and insights with our teams. Most recently, we welcomed Nick Bacon KC, one […]
Following on from the launch of Express Chambers, the advocacy arm of Express Solicitors, a new Chief Clerk has been appointed to help manage and grow the department. Neil McHugh joins the team from 7 Harrington Street Chambers in Liverpool and will be tasked with helping to grow Express Chambers. He’ll be responsible, along with […]
Express Solicitors has expanded its specialist personal injury offering with the acquisition of Sorrymate, a well‑known legal brand dedicated to supporting motorcyclists injured on the road. As part of the deal, Express Solicitors will continue to operate and invest in the Sorrymate brand, part of wider personal injury firm Smooth Law, ensuring its strong […]
Express Solicitors is proud to sponsor Harry Gowler, a Trainee Solicitor in our RTA department, as a player at Upper Hopton Cricket Club. The club, which competes in the Halifax Cricket League, closed the 2025 season on an impressive 150 points. Supporting our colleagues both in and outside of work is an important part of […]
Express Solicitors is one of the founding members of a new trade body that will promote the positive impact of the £5.5bn-plus claimant legal industry on the lives of consumers, as well as championing the careers of the tens of thousands of people it employs. The Consumer Legal Association (CLA) brings together leading law firms, […]
Express Solicitors has strengthened its position in the personal injury sector with the acquisition of Aegis Legal Ltd, a move that further expands the firm’s national reach and enhances its specialist legal services offering. The deal marks a significant step in our ongoing growth strategy, bringing additional expertise, resources and client support capabilities into the […]
If you had an ongoing claim with PM Law, you’ll likely have questions. You might be worried about your file, your funding, your deadline, or whether your case can still go ahead. Here’s what you need to know, what to do next, and how to protect your personal injury claim. What happened to PM Law? […]
This Easter, we have once again supported The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) in its annual Easter egg drive by donating £250 to the cause. Over the Easter period, CAFT will open the doors to its farm to almost 3,000 children, with each child getting an egg. Helen Crowther, Fundraiser at CAFT said: “A huge […]
We have added to our achievements and purpose by evidencing the substantial effect we have on society as a whole as well as the injured people we represent. A new report, compiled by Pragmatix Advisory, a leading independent research group, looked at the Manchester firm’s figures from 2024 and comprehensively assessed the impact on injured […]
Express has taken part in the AvMA (Actions Against Medical Accidents) bring and buy challenge, led by our Clinical Negligence team. AvMA provides vital information, support and advice to thousands of people affected by avoidable medical harm each year. The car boot-style sale took over our south Manchester headquarters’ Town Hall and had everything from […]
Express has played a small part in helping to bring joy to a south Manchester boy who’s fighting cancer. Six-year-old Tommy is dealing with cancer for the third time, after being diagnosed with Wilms tumour, a rare kidney cancer at just two years old. Him and his family are trying to raise money to fund […]
The established advocacy team at Express Solicitors has launched its own brand identity and will now be known as Express Chambers. Express Chambers is an integrated chambers model comprising employed barristers, pupils, advocates, and clerks, and is an opportunity for barristers to be part of the employed Bar. Barrister, Partner, and Head of Express Chambers, […]
Over the course of the past few weeks, Express has been bringing a little bit of joy to two south Manchester schools, providing donations to their winter raffles. Seetal Sagar-Jhanji, a partner in our Employers’ Liability department, is a member of the South Manchester school St Bede’s College’s Parents and Friends Association. She said: “Express […]
We’ve just finished another toy collection for a couple of local charities, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) and Manchester Christmas Relief. We’ve supported CAFT for the past couple of years including donating money for Easter eggs and this year we’ve also supported Manchester Christmas Relief. Helen Crowther, Fundraiser at CAFT said: “We’re so grateful […]
Christmas came early for St Wilfrid’s CofE Primary School when Express Solicitors supported the school’s festive performances by donating mince pies. This is not the first time Express has supported the school, which is local to our South Manchester office, as we worked with them to supply a photo booth for their Year Six leavers’ […]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women On 25 November, Express Solicitors observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, joining the global effort to raise awareness of gender-based violence and advocate for change. This day serves as a critical annual reminder of the pandemic of violence against women and […]
Boxing & Breathwork This International Men’s Day Express Solicitors was proud to support men’s mental health by hosting a proactive and engaging session with the brilliant local charity, Mandem Meetup. We welcomed the Manchester-based men’s mental health and wellbeing charity to our South Court HQ for an inspiring and energetic ‘boxing and breathwork’ session. This […]
This Remembrance Day, our staff paused to honour and reflect on the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces, past and present. Sheila Middleton, Personal Assistant to CEO James Maxey and veteran raised over £900 for the British Royal Legion this year through its Poppy Appeal. Sheila said: “This is a magnificent contribution to the […]
