IBB Law LLP to merge with Owen White Solicitors

Two law firms operating in the Thames Valley have announced they are merging their businesses from 1 January 2023.

IBB Law, a broad service LLP with 31 Partners, 96 Lawyers and 43 paralegals, has announced it will join forces with Slough-based commercial services firm Owen White.

Together, they will form a 36 partner, 110 lawyer full service law firm boasting £24 million turnover, known as IBB Law LLP and IBB Owen White for a transitionary period and working out of a newly-expanded Reading office from February. Owen White’s staff will integrate into IBB Law’s existing Uxbridge office and the new office in Reading.

Joanna DeBiase, Managing Partner of IBB Law, said: “I am absolutely delighted Jane and her partners have decided to join us on our journey to become a regional heavyweight firm.

“We are looking forward to working with Owen White’s team and clients from January 2023. We are going to work hard together to make sure we can offer all our clients a wider range of services.”

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Joanna DeBiase will continue as managing partner for the merged firm and Jane Masih (managing partner of Owen White) will join the main Board of IBB Law LLP.

The practice will focus on expanding areas including dispute resolution, corporate & commercial, real estate and Owen White’s specialist franchising practice, targeting a combined turnover of £30 million by 2024/25.

Jane Masih, Managing Partner of Owen White, said: “The decision to join forces with IBB Law is a natural response to the growing needs of our commercial client base and provides exciting opportunities to enhance the services we will be able to offer both existing and new clients.

“We are confident that the values and culture of IBB Law are a perfect fit for our firm and we are delighted to announce the merger and our future plans.”

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