Long standing Banbury solicitors acquired by regional firm
03/06/2025
“After years of operating as a small practice, the time had come for us to seek new opportunities”
A Banbury firm of solicitors which was established in 1739 has been sold.
Aplins Solicitors on West Bar has been acquired by Alsters Kelley – one of the largest solicitor’s firms in the region.
14 members of staff at Aplins and the three current partners will remain at the firm.
Alsters Kelley currently operates in Coventry, Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Southam and Stratford-upon-Avon. The acquisition of Aplins is their second in the last five years.
Cathy Wahlberg, Managing Director at Alsters Kelley, said: “The acquisition of Aplins marks the start of an exciting new chapter for both firms.
“Aplins boasts an impressive pedigree and has a highly talented and experienced workforce. It has an excellent reputation throughout the Banbury area and the acquisition seemed like the next natural step in Alsters Kelley’s own journey.
“It provides us with an excellent platform for growth and we look forward to welcoming every member of the workforce to our team and developing the business in the years to come for the benefit of both the staff and our clients.”
Philip Waters, Senior Partner at Aplins commented: “After years of operating as a small practice, the time had come for us to seek new opportunities. The legal landscape has changed significantly during that time, becoming a great deal more complex with the requirement for increased technology.
“It was however important that we shared the same professional ethics. In a practice such as ours consistency and continuity are essential.
“Equally important however was Alsters Kelley’s ability to introduce new technologies and increased expertise which will serve as a major boost to the firm and mark a new era for the business.
“The future looks very exciting and we are all very much looking forward to working with the Alsters Kelley team.”
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
