Bray & Bray, one of Leicestershire’s largest and longest established law firms hosted a reception for over 85 clients and affiliates this week to celebrate 125 years practising law.  

The celebration was held on Wednesday 21st November in the firm’s Chapel Building at their Spa Place head office in Leicester. Guests were treated to a drinks reception, hors d’oeuvres and a four course dinner created by Kristian and his team at Mrs Bridges Catering with wines selected and introduced by well-known local vintner Duncan Murray.  

Bray & Bray’s Senior Partner Tim Gladdle was delighted with the way the event went saying: “Practising law so successfully across the region for 125 years is quite an achievement and we wanted to mark the occasion in style by thanking those who have supported Bray & Bray throughout the years. The evening was a great success, with Duncan’s terrific wine selection complementing the food and contributing to the celebratory atmosphere!”

Leicester’s Bishop Street was the site of Bray & Bray’s first office when it was founded in 1893 by solicitor Harry Bray. The firm then rapidly expanded into larger offices on Welford Road just four years later in 1897 before moving to their current main base of operations at Spa Place on Humberstone Road.

Reflecting on the changes in legal practice, Senior Partner Tim Gladdle commented: “In 125 years of practice, we have seen some significant changes in the legal profession in terms of training to enter the profession, commercialisation and online technology,” he explains. “However, the law is a complex and highly specialised area and there is no substitute for knowledge, expertise, experience and personal partner led service which is one of the reasons why Bray & Bray continues to go from strength to strength after 125 years.”

Having started from a small office with a handful of employees, Bray & Bray now has four sites across Leicestershire: two in Leicester city centre, as well as offices in Market Harborough and Hinckley. The firm now comprises over 100 people including 10 partners specialising in a wide range of legal services including Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Tax, Dispute Resolution, Business and Employment Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Business Defence.

Having carried out significant Corporate and Private Client work over the last 2 years in the area, the firm will be opening new offices in Corby in the New Year to serve the expanding business and private client needs in that area signalling the firm’s continued expansion.

“Despite the challenge of people using online legal services and consolidation in the profession, Bray & Bray remains independent and continues to grow and thrive with a wide portfolio of clients across a wide range of disciplines,” adds Tim. “People will always need the expertise that personal service and a face to face relationship with their solicitor provides. We look forward to continuing to provide the highest levels of service to the people and businesses of the Midlands and beyond for many more years to come.”

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