Law firms to acquire in London

Updated 9 November 2026

Looking to acquire a law firm in London? Firmbase ranks 458 law firms using public company information to help buyers prioritise firms for research and potential outreach. The Approach Score ranks firms using public signals including director age and tenure, ownership, business scale, financial strength and recent changes. These firms are not listed for sale, and the ranking does not indicate that an owner is considering a sale.

The median firm has 9 staff and has been in business for 11 years. Looking beyond London? Explore the full UK list of law firms.

458

Firms

UK 2,207

16%

Every director 55+

UK 14%

52%

Held 75%+ by one person

UK 43%

11

Median years in business

UK 12

9

Median headcount

UK 10

£250k to £500k

Median turnover band

UK £500k to £1m · includes our estimates

The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order

1

Taylor Hampton

London

Approach Score

89/100
  • In post since 2011
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 13 staff · turnover est. £3.5m
  • Net assets £5.4m (Apr 2025)

Company no. 07506474 · Companies House

taylorhampton.co.uk

2

Nandy & Co. Solicitors

Forest Gate, London

Approach Score

87/100
  • Director aged 70 or over · in post since 2012
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £426k
  • Net assets £80k (Feb 2025)

Company no. 07943870 · Companies House

nandyandco.co.uk

3

Montague Solicitors

London

Approach Score

84/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2013
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £537k
  • Net assets £405k (Feb 2025)
4

DE Jure Chambers

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

84/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2015
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 15 staff · turnover £985k
  • Net assets £89k (Feb 2025)

Company no. 09453232 · Companies House

dejurechambers.co.uk

5

McLartys Criminal Defence Solicitors

London

Approach Score

83/100
  • In post since 2011
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £124k
  • Net assets £123k (Aug 2025)
6

Shepherd Harris

Enfield, Middlesex

Approach Score

83/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 60-64, 2 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2014
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 23 staff · turnover est. £4.1m
  • Net assets £1.1m (Mar 2026)

Company no. 09132551 · Companies House

shepherd-harris.co.uk

7

St John Legal

London

Approach Score

82/100
  • 2 directors aged 70 or over, 1 aged 60-64 · longest in post since 2010
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £643k
  • Net assets £377k (Jul 2025)

Company no. 07233036 · Companies House

acitylawfirm.co.uk

8

Adukus Solicitors

London

Approach Score

82/100
  • In post since 2014
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £262k
  • Net assets £5k (Dec 2025)

Company no. 09302140 · Companies House

adukussolicitors.com

9

Didlaw

London

Approach Score

82/100
  • 1 director aged 55-59, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2013
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 9 staff · turnover est. £845k
  • Net assets £77k (Dec 2025)
  • Director resigned Apr 2026

Company no. 08642712 · Companies House

didlaw.com

10

Everest LAW Solicitors

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

82/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2019
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 10 staff · turnover est. £2.5m
  • Net assets £3.4m (Mar 2025)
11

Milestone Solicitors

London

Approach Score

81/100
  • Director aged 55-59 · in post since 2015
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £374k
  • Net assets £102k (Dec 2025)
12

Hallmark Solicitors

Feltham, Middlesex

Approach Score

81/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2009
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £362k
  • Net assets £580k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 07004954 · Companies House

13

Solidum Solicitors

Harrow

Approach Score

81/100
  • 2 directors aged 60-64, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2016
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £1.6m
  • Net assets £130k (Feb 2025)
14

Albertson Solicitors

London

A director sits on 4 or more companies

Approach Score

80/100
  • 1 director aged 65-69, 1 aged 55-59 · longest in post since 2021
  • 2 individuals hold 50%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 12 staff · turnover est. £701k
  • Net assets £295k (Apr 2025)

Company no. 13176410 · Companies House

albertson.law

15

J I Solicitors

London

Approach Score

80/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2013
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 8 staff · turnover est. £346k
  • Net assets £103k (Oct 2025)

Company no. 08654782 · Companies House

jisolicitors.co.uk

16

Kastle Solicitors

London

Approach Score

79/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2020
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £88k
  • Net assets £1.6m (Jul 2025)

Company no. 12740848 · Companies House

kastlesolicitors.com

17

F Barnes

Romford, Essex

Approach Score

79/100
  • 2 directors aged 55-59, 1 aged 45-49 · longest in post since 2018
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 33 staff · turnover est. £2.5m
  • Net assets £669k (Mar 2025)
  • Director resigned Mar 2026 · PSC register changed Apr 2025

Company no. 09296559 · Companies House

fbarnes.co.uk

18

VLS Solicitors

Tottenham, London

Approach Score

79/100
  • 2 directors aged 60-64 · longest in post since 2013
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 10 staff · turnover est. £277k
  • Net assets £52k (Jun 2025)

Company no. 08575842 · Companies House

vlssolicitors.com

19

Rustem Guardian Solicitors

Holborn, London

Approach Score

79/100
  • In post since 2011
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 12 staff · turnover est. £1.7m
  • Net assets £1.2m (Sep 2025)

Company no. 07569742 · Companies House

rustemguardian.co.uk

20

Imperial Solicitors

Morden, Surrey

Approach Score

79/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2018
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £129k
  • Net assets £27k (Oct 2025)
21

J. Benson Solicitors

London

Approach Score

78/100
  • Longest in post since 2012
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £214k
  • Net assets £57k (Mar 2025)

Company no. 07983015 · Companies House

jbensonsolicitors.com

22

Eden & Co

London

Approach Score

78/100
  • Director aged 60-64 · in post since 2017
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 5 staff · turnover est. £475k
  • Net assets £81k (Feb 2025)

Company no. 08913693 · Companies House

edenandco.com

23

Kesar

Bromley

Approach Score

78/100
  • In post since 2012
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 28 staff · turnover est. £1.4m
  • Net assets £529k (Mar 2025)
  • Charge satisfied Jul 2026
24

JE Baring & Co Solicitors

London

Approach Score

78/100
  • 2 directors aged 60-64, 1 aged 55-59, 1 aged under 45 · longest in post since 2019
  • 2 individuals hold 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 14 staff · turnover est. £1m
  • Net assets £614k (Jun 2025)
  • Director resigned Nov 2024

Company no. 12146662 · Companies House

jebaring.co.uk

25

Paul L Simon Solicitors

London

Approach Score

78/100
  • Longest in post since 2023
  • 1 individual holds 75%+ · independent
More about this firm
  • 7 staff · turnover est. £425k
  • Net assets £288k (Jun 2025)
  • Director resigned Sep 2026

Company no. 10761313 · Companies House

plsimon.co.uk

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How this list is filtered

  • 5 or more staff, from filed headcount or our estimate where none is filed.
  • Registered office in London.
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How this list is built

The Approach Score ranks firms mainly on public Companies House information about owner tenure and age, ownership, size, financial strength and recent register changes.

Firms with higher scores appear first in each list.

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What it does not mean

No firm here is for sale, and the score says nothing about any owner's plans.

At least 95% of the firms where we hold directors had them checked in or after November 2026.

What we do not cover

Regulatory information is not included in this list. Buyers should check the relevant register as part of their due diligence. Check the SRA Solicitors Register in England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate Law Society directories. Confirm status and ownership requirements with the relevant regulator.

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