Reading: Clifton Ingram solicitors acquires Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer

As part of its ongoing expansion, Clifton Ingram LLP solicitors has finalised the terms of its acquisition of Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer LLP solicitors with effect from June 1, 2014.

The agreement sees Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer's family, private client, employment, litigation, medical negligence, commercial and residential property teams join Clifton Ingram, bringing the overall headcount to approximately 100.  The combined business will operate under the Clifton Ingram solicitors name and operate for the firm’s existing Reading and Wokingham offices.

Commenting on the acquisition, Clifton Ingram's managing partner Tim Read said: "This acquisition enables us to increase the breadth and depth of several of our core practice areas, by joining with a firm which has a similar culture and service ethic to our own.

"The ongoing development of our Reading and Wokingham offices is a key part of our strategic plan and the acquisition of Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer will further strengthen our growth, which this year has led to an increase in firm-wide turnover of over 8%, far outperforming the sector average.

"Following this acquisition, the next step in our plan is to build on the success of our private client practice by making some significant lateral hires into our company and commercial department as we continue to look for opportunities to increase the strength of our client offering.”

Robert Watts, senior partner of Ratcliffe Duce & Gammer, said: "We are very pleased to be joining Clifton Ingram, as this offers an excellent opportunity to offer our clients an expanded capability across all our complementary teams. The move will also bring substantial operational benefits that will again allow us to enhance our service."