Ashfords plans London expansion through Rochman merger

According to the parties, the talks have reached an advanced stage with both sides expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.

In a statement, Ashfords’ chairman Simon Rous said: “We’re close to agreeing terms – nothing is certain but if the deal does go through then it will strengthen our profile both in the capital and internationally.”

Rochman Landau’s managing partner David Liebeck added: “There’s a desire on both sides to finalise terms as soon as possible. Together we’ll have a larger pool of quality resource to meet the increasing demands and opportunities for a firm in London with an international perspective.”

Ashfords is a £24m, 61-partner, full-service firm based in Exeter. The firm also has offices in Bristol, London, Plymouth, Taunton and Tiverton. Central London firm Rochman Landau has 35 lawyers, including trainees.