Well-known legal firm joins Blackhurst Budd

Local Solicitors Shaw Davenport and Wardle (SDW) have joined the Fylde's largest legal practice, Blackhurst Budd LLP.

Warren Spencer, the Managing Partner of Blackhurst Budd, said: "We're pleased to welcome SDW to the firm and I am going to enjoy working closely with Paul and his staff. On the Fylde we are already unequalled in terms of size, expertise and the range of services we offer, and with SDW joining us this further strengthens our position as the leading legal practice in the area."

Paul Atkin, Managing Partner at SDW, said: "It is an increasingly competitive and difficult environment to operate in as a Solicitor and I was keen to join with another legal practice. Blackhurst Budd, which is one of the most respected names on the Fylde, as well as the biggest practice based in the area, was the ideal choice for me. By combining my practice with them we can offer an even wider range of services to clients and grow with the firm."

Mr Atkin added: "Over the last few years I have also developed good relationships with some of the Partners at Blackhurst Budd, so I'm looking forward now to having these Solicitors as my work colleagues rather than my competitors."