Flex Legal has been acquired by Mishcon de Reya LLP

“We were struck by how closely aligned Mishcon de Reya’s values, entrepreneurial approach and vision for a broader set of alternative legal services are with our own culture and thinking. We are always focused on how we can expand the range of services we offer our clients and are confident that this deal will open many new opportunities to do so. The opportunity for our Flex legal professionals to benefit from Mishcon’s training programmes, depth of legal expertise and brand will be invaluable as we pursue our ambitious growth plans. I am delighted that the rest of the Flex team will be continuing with me on this next phase of our journey."

"The alternative legal services market is a high growth part of the legal ecosystem. Investing in it and creating a broader range of legal and business services to clients has been a key part of our 10-year vision.

Flex Legal is a young dynamic business with a motivated and inspirational management team. We have been impressed by the quality of the business that Mary and the team have built and I am looking forward to supporting a successful collaboration between the law firm and Flex.”

"I'm particularly excited to get to work with the Flex team as they continue to redefine training for early careers professionals through Flex Trainee and Flex Apprentice. Flex has already opened up new paths into law for a wider range of aspiring solicitors and, in doing so, has already made it possible for in-house teams to bring on trainees and apprentices where previously they wouldn't have been able to. Through our L&D offering (including Mishcon Academy) and our own commitment to social mobility, we can help Flex accelerate Flex Trainee and Flex Apprentice and to deliver on their vision to materially widen access to the legal industry."

"Seven years ago, I left private practice to join Flex Legal as its first employee. Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of rapid growth. Watching the company grow and adapt has been an incredible journey, and I’ve seen firsthand the power of vision, teamwork, and sheer determination in turning ideas into reality.

As we embark on this new chapter post-acquisition, I’m thrilled to see what the future holds for Flex Legal and Mishcon. I have no doubt that exciting things are coming in the next seven years!”