Rothera Bray LLP strengthens its position as one of the East Midlands’ leading law firms by announcing its merger with Massers, a well-established and reputable firm known for its commitment to excellent client care. The merger is a key part of the firm’s ambitious growth plans and marks a significant step forward in expanding its team and service offerings.
The newly merged firm will continue under the name Rothera Bray LLP, cementing its position as one of the top 200 law firms in the UK, with an expected turnover of £20 million for the 2025-2026 financial year.
As part of the merger, all 30 Massers employees have joined the Rothera Bray team, ensuring continuity and maintaining the high standards Massers is known for. The Massers office in West Bridgford will remain open, while staff from Massers’ Nottingham office will be relocating to Rothera Bray’s Nottingham office in the Lace Market, centralising services and further strengthening the team.
Christina Yardley, CEO at Rothera Bray LLP, commented on the merger: “We have a mutual commitment to grow the firm, which represents a fantastic opportunity for everyone to progress in their careers. By combining the best skills and abilities from both teams, we can continue to deliver the highest level of service to our clients. People-driven values, which are fundamental to both firms, are at the core of this merger.”
“Together, we look forward to continuing our shared commitment to excellence and driving our firm’s future growth, while creating more opportunities for our teams and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”
Massers Director Tim Brooke stated: “From our initial discussions, it was clear that Massers and Rothera Bray share a strong commitment to the same core values and a focus on exceptional client care.
“The entire Massers team is enthusiastic about the opportunities this merger presents. In addition to continuing our excellent service, we are excited to offer our loyal clients access to a wider range of services that we previously could not provide.”
As part of the merger, key members of the Massers team will assume prominent leadership roles within Rothera Bray, contributing to the growth and enhancement of the firm’s services across the East Midlands.
Litigation Director James Carley will oversee and expand the firm’s Litigation services in Leicester, while Conveyancing Director Tim Brooke joins forces with Conveyancing Partner Michelle Young to further develop the firm’s conveyancing services across the counties.
Wills and Probate Director Richard Jackson will lead Rothera Bray’s Private Client team in Derby, and the Commercial Property team in Nottingham will be under the leadership of Corporate and Commercial Director Russell Thompson.
Additionally, Wills and Probate Director Martin Witherspoon, formerly of Sharp & Partners, returns to Rothera Bray to head the Private Client team in West Bridgford.
This merger not only strengthens the firm’s presence in Nottingham and West Bridgford, but also reinforces Rothera Bray’s commitment to providing comprehensive legal services across the region.
