Glaisyers ETL is positioned as a modern, full service commercial law firm with a strong focus on SMEs and mid market clients. The firm combines regional accessibility across Manchester and Liverpool with the international capability of the ETL GLOBAL UK group.

Its service model is built around delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice, with an emphasis on long term client relationships and cross disciplinary support alongside tax and accounting specialists within the wider ETL GLOBAL UK platform.

ETL GLOBAL entered the UK legal market through its investment in Glaisyers in December 2018, establishing the firm as a central legal hub within the ETL GLOBAL international group.

Through this partnership, Glaisyers ETL operates as both an independent member firm and a key UK legal adviser within ETL GLOBAL, backed by ETL Global.

The structure allows international work to be channelled into Manchester and Liverpool while giving UK clients direct access to global expertise.

Glaisyers ETL delivers a broad range of legal services, including:

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Corporate and transactional advisory
• Employment law
• Real estate and property law
• Private client services including wills and probate
• Regulatory and specialist fraud recovery matters

The firm is widely recognised for its SME focused approach, delivering high quality legal services that are typically associated with larger City practices, but with a more accessible regional model.

Glaisyers ETL has expanded its footprint and specialist capability through targeted acquisitions and investments, strengthening its position across the UK legal market.

Key developments include:

• Laytons LLP (2021), acquisition of a 51 percent stake in the City of London firm, significantly expanding ETL GLOBAL UK’s legal presence
• Wealth Recovery Solicitors (2022), minority investment in a Manchester based specialist fraud and cryptocurrency recovery practice
• Quinn Barrow (2024), expansion into Liverpool through the acquisition of a local law firm, strengthening its North West footprint

These moves reflect a strategy of building regional strength while developing specialist legal expertise.

Glaisyers ETL has achieved strong recognition across the UK legal sector, including:

• Consistent rankings in The Legal 500 across commercial litigation, corporate, employment, and property law
• Shortlisting for Law Firm of the Year by The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
• Winner of Best Law Firm at the Talk of Manchester Awards following its post restructuring growth phase
• Individual lawyer accolades including Wills and Probate Lawyer of the Year and multiple team of the year nominations

These achievements reflect both technical excellence and sustained regional growth.

Glaisyers ETL’s long term strategy is focused on building a fully integrated, multidisciplinary legal service offering within the ETL GLOBAL UK group.

Key priorities include:

• Expanding its “one stop shop” model combining legal, tax, and accounting services
• Continuing selective acquisitions in key UK commercial centres
• Strengthening cross border legal capability through ETL GLOBAL international reach backed by ETL Global
• Developing deeper sector expertise across SMEs, property, corporate, and private client services
• Supporting sustainable growth through modern workplace practices and enhanced operational efficiency

Through this approach, Glaisyers ETL continues to strengthen its position as a leading UK SME focused law firm with a growing national footprint across Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond, supported by the international reach of ETL GLOBAL UK.