The Acuity healthcare team is headed up by Jon Lawley, Lead Partner, Acuity Law, who said: “We’re incredibly proud of our rapidly growing reputation and client base in the healthcare sector, and this acquisition is another key milestone for us as build on our dental expertise.
“With the Goodman Grant team joining Acuity we have a huge opportunity to strengthen our offering and we’re delighted to welcome more new and talented colleagues to the Acuity team.”
The integration of colleagues is being led by Acuity’s Head of Employment and HR, Claire Knowles, with all of Goodman Grant’s team members being retained.
Steve Berry, Chairman, Acuity Law, said: “This acquisition forms part of our ambitious growth strategy to develop the firm across the UK built around a team with sector-leading reputations and expertise.
“We are thrilled to be welcoming Goodman Grant and fully recognise the value the firm and its knowledgeable team will bring to our healthcare offering and overarching brand. It is a firm with an outstanding track record and reputation, and we are seeking to acquire similar like-minded businesses.”
Ray Goodman, Director, Goodman Grant, said: “After many happy and successful years in the industry, both John Grant and I feel that this is a natural and exciting step for the firm.”
“We’ve been aware of Acuity’s growing reputation for some time now, particularly within the healthcare sector, and feel confident that they have the same ethos as us, as well as the expertise to take the business forward.”
John Grant commented, “our talented and dedicated team is incredibly important to us, and we have no doubt that they will be just as valued and well looked after under the Acuity umbrella.”
Acuity Law is a modern and progressive firm with an expanding team of more than 130 exceptional lawyers. The firm solely supports and advises business clients and provides a proactive and instinctively commercial service. As well as their new Leeds and Liverpool locations, Acuity Law has offices in London, Bristol, Cardiff, and Swansea, with plans to expand further in 2022/23.
