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Ison Harrison acquires Dootsons in first expansion outside Yorkshire
Employee-owned Yorkshire firm Ison Harrison acquired North West practice Dootsons, its first major deal outside Yorkshire, the Law Gazette and Legal Futures reported on September 28 and 29, 2026. The acquisition adds offices in Leigh, Culcheth, and Newton-le-Willows, lifting headcount to about 500 and turnover to £42 million. All 27 Dootsons fee-earners and staff are joining, including managing partner Andrew Stockton.
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Key points
- Ison Harrison acquired Dootsons, its first major acquisition outside Yorkshire.Law GazetteLegal Futures
- Three Dootsons offices in Leigh, Culcheth, and Newton-le-Willows join a 30-office network.Law GazetteLegal Futures
- Headcount rises to about 500 and annual turnover to £42 million.Law GazetteLegal Futures
- All 27 Dootsons fee-earners and staff are joining, including managing partner Andrew Stockton.Law GazetteLegal Futures
- Ison Harrison became 100% employee-owned in 2022 and opened a Manchester office earlier.Law GazetteLegal Futures