Switalskis opens new Grimsby office to expand services and improve local client access
Switalskis has opened a new office in Grimsby, marking a further expansion of its regional presence and extending its legal services to clients in North East Lincolnshire.
The firm has launched its 12th office at Fisherman’s Wharf, adding to its existing network of locations across Yorkshire and London. The move is intended to improve access to legal services for both new and existing clients, particularly those who would otherwise need to travel to other offices.
The Grimsby office will provide a range of legal services, including commercial property, residential conveyancing, medical negligence and child care law. In addition, clients will be able to access the firm’s wider expertise, with specialists from across the practice using the office as a base to meet clients locally.
Switalskis stated that the expansion reflects demand in the area for specialist legal support delivered within the local community. The firm identified Grimsby and the wider Lincolnshire region as a growing legal market, with demand across several of its core service areas.
The new office will also support the firm’s Court of Protection team, which already operates in the region. By establishing a physical presence, the firm aims to provide a more integrated service to individuals, families and businesses.
The opening is also expected to improve access to legal aid-funded services in the area. Switalskis confirmed that its child care team will now be able to deliver legal aid work in North East Lincolnshire, which requires a firm to have an office within the region.
The development has been supported by local connections within the firm. Ed Atkin, joint head of residential conveyancing, and Chris Gresswell-Green, a director in medical negligence, both have ties to Grimsby and have been involved in establishing the office.
Ed Atkin said the move reflects the firm’s existing client base in the region and its wider approach of combining local accessibility with national expertise. He added that a physical presence in the town would allow clients to access face-to-face services more easily.
The firm also indicated that the new office could contribute to the local economy by creating skilled employment opportunities and supporting the professional services sector.
Switalskis’ expansion into Grimsby forms part of its broader strategy to grow its footprint while maintaining a focus on delivering services at a local level.