Moore Barlow specialist teams to join Fletchers Solicitors and EMG in South East expansion

Moore Barlow’s Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Major Trauma teams will join Fletchers Solicitors, while its Court of Protection team will become part of EMG Solicitors, the Group’s specialist Court of Protection and Private Client business.

The acquisition will bring approximately 100 colleagues, including 12 partners, into Fletchers Solicitors and EMG. It will strengthen the businesses’ expertise across Clinical Negligence, Serious Injury and Court of Protection, while expanding their UK presence through new locations planned in central London, Richmond, Guildford and Southampton.

Fletchers Solicitors will also acquire Moore Barlow’s interest in Aspire Law, its joint venture with spinal cord injury charity Aspire. Aspire Law will continue to operate under its established brand, with the charity retaining its stake in the business.

“We’re delighted that such a talented group of colleagues will be joining the business. They have built an outstanding reputation, and we share a strong commitment to supporting people through some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

“Their expertise will be a fantastic addition to Fletchers Solicitors and EMG, while strengthening our presence across London and the South East. We’re looking forward to bringing our teams together, learning from one another and building on our combined strengths.

“We’re equally pleased that Aspire Law will become part of Fletchers Solicitors, and we look forward to supporting its specialist work with the spinal cord injury community and its longstanding relationship with the Aspire charity.”

“I’m incredibly excited that the Moore Barlow Court of Protection team will be joining EMG.

“Over recent months, EMG has welcomed specialist practice JE Bennett Law and the Court of Protection teams from Freeths and Fletchers Solicitors. Each has brought valuable perspectives and ideas while contributing to the supportive and collaborative culture we are building across EMG.

“We know that joining a new business is a significant change. Our priority will be to help our new colleagues settle in, build relationships and feel valued and supported from the outset.”

“Our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams have earned a first-class reputation for handling complex and life-changing cases on behalf of individuals and families across the South East.

“The legal market for claimant injury work has become increasingly focused on consolidating specialisms. Against that backdrop, we believe Fletchers Group represents the right long-term home for our clients and our colleagues.

“The breadth of the Group’s national platform, along with its strong track record in Serious Injury, Clinical Negligence and Court of Protection work, will help ensure that clients continue to receive the highest levels of support and expertise in the future.”

The deal represents the latest stage in Fletchers Group’s growth, following its acquisition of EMG Solicitors and the subsequent additions of JE Bennett Law and Freeths’ Court of Protection team to the business.

It forms part of a wider transaction through which Knights will acquire Moore Barlow’s commercial and private client legal services operations.

Completion is expected in early November 2026, subject to the necessary legal and regulatory approvals. Until then, the businesses will continue to operate separately.