South Coast: Verisona acquired by Metamorph Law to create £27m-turnover firm

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Hampshire legal practice Verisona Law, with offices in Portsmouth, Waterlooville and Gosport, the latter trading as Donnelly & Elliott, has been acquired by Metamorph Law.

Verisona Law enhances Metamorph Law’s existing South Coast offering by bringing additional expertise in commercial matters, a strong commercial property practice bolstered by the firm’s recent acquisition of Donnelly & Elliott, and well-regarded, community focused teams in matrimonial and family law, residential conveyancing, litigation and wills, trusts and probate.

Sue Ball, managing director of Verisona Law, will join Metamorph Law’s management team, working closely with other offices within the group, including the existing Southampton branch which will now trade under the Verisona Law brand.

Metamorph Group MD Alan Webb commented: "The acquisition of Verisona Law adds further depth and quality to our operations and brings some of the leading legal teams in the area into our business.

"It adds a respected local brand to our stable and fits perfectly with our strategy to grow as a single business with multiple brands."

Sue Ball commented: "We are very proud that Metamorph Law has seen such potential in all we have built and achieved over the past decade. Though there will be no difference in terms of our client service, being part of the group strengthens all Verisona Law has to offer and ensures a bright future for both our clients and highly valued staff.’

Adam Corcoran, managing director of Donnelly & Elliott, commented: "With support, expertise and experience from new colleagues across the UK, we now have greater resources to access opportunities and growth like never before. It feels like we are at the start of a very exciting and prosperous journey."

With the addition of Verisona Law, Metamorph Law will generate a fee income in excess of £27 million in 2019, and will have over 400 employees, of whom more than 200 will be engaged in front-line delivery of legal services.

TBM Team