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Joint Administrators secure over 100 jobs after successful sale of law firm
Joph Young, Andrew Poxon and Hilary Pascoe from Leonard Curtis were appointed as Joint Administrators to law firm Wright Hassall LLP on 14th November 2025.
The Joint Administrators, in conjunction with the LLP’s Partners, worked to achieve a successful sale of the LLP’s business and assets to top 50 UK law firm, HCR Legal LLP, which has 11 offices across England and Wales.
The sale was completed following a structured and focused process which has protected over 100 jobs and provides the opportunity for Wright Hassall LLP’s clients to access the size and specialisms of the larger, combined firm.
Joph Young commented: “This positive outcome provides a seamless transition, achieving the best result in challenging circumstances for Wright Hassall LLP’s creditors, employees and clients.”
Hilary Pascoe, who has a lot of experience in the legal sector, added: “We have seen an increase in law firm insolvencies over the last few months which demonstrates the issues being faced in the sector. Rising costs and difficulties with recruitment are just two of many areas of concern.
“A very positive outcome has been achieved for the employees and clients of Wright Hassall with the successful sale to HCR Legal LLP,” she said.
The deal was concluded with assistance from Axia Valuation Services (valuation, negotiation and sale), Charles Russell Speechlys (solicitors) and Sanderson Weatherall (lease advice).
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