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Russell & Russell acquires Oldham firm Wrigley Claydon
Law firm Russell & Russell has acquired Oldham-based Wrigley Claydon, adding Oldham and Todmorden offices and 21 staff, the Oldham Evening Chronicle reported on October 1, 2026. The combined firm has 10 offices and about 215 people; managing partner Jane Penman continues to lead, with Wrigley Claydon partners moving to consultant or salaried-partner roles. Armstrong Watson, Bennett Briegal and SurSum Advisory advised on the deal.
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Key points
- Wrigley Claydon, founded in 1795, now operates as part of Russell & Russell, which traces its origins to 1887.Oldham Evening Chronicle
- Twenty-one Wrigley Claydon staff joined, adding Oldham and Todmorden offices and taking the firm to about 10 offices and 215 people.Oldham Evening Chronicle
- Managing partner Jane Penman will lead the enlarged firm; Wrigley Claydon partners John Porter and Vijay Srivastava become consultants.Oldham Evening Chronicle
- Rachel Damianou, Emma Pozkalo, and Rhona Royle become salaried partners at Russell & Russell.Oldham Evening Chronicle
- Armstrong Watson arranged the transaction for Wrigley Claydon; Bennett Briegal and SurSum Advisory advised Russell & Russell.Oldham Evening Chronicle
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Oldham Evening Chronicle