Stake your claim – Shakespeares and SGH Martineau confirm talks to create £75m national player as consolidation drive continues

The push among regional players to consolidate continues with news today (2 March) of one of the most notable deals seen outside the City in recent years; Midlands players Shakespeares and SGH Martineau have confirmed they are in talks to merge in a deal that would create a top 50 UK law firm with combined revenues of over £75m.

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