Glaisyers ETL is positioned as a modern commercial law firm focused on delivering practical, business focused legal solutions for SMEs, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients across the North West.

The firm combines strong regional accessibility through its Manchester and Liverpool offices with the scale and technical capability of the ETL GLOBAL UK group, backed by ETL Global, enabling it to support both domestic and cross border legal matters.

The Liverpool office is a central part of Glaisyers ETL’s North West expansion and plays a key role in the firm’s regional growth strategy. Strengthened through a merger with Quinn Barrow, the Liverpool base significantly enhanced the firm’s local capability and market presence.

From Exchange Flags, the Liverpool team delivers specialist legal services with particular strength in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, employment law, and lender recoveries. The office is also recognised for handling complex matters across sectors including sport, financial services, and SME businesses.

Working closely with the Manchester office, the Liverpool team forms a fully integrated regional offering, ensuring clients benefit from consistent service delivery and shared expertise across both locations.

Glaisyers ETL became a cornerstone of the ETL GLOBAL UK group following its establishment as one of the network’s early UK legal partners.

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

This enables seamless collaboration across tax, legal, audit, and accounting disciplines, supporting both UK and international client requirements.

Glaisyers ETL provides a full range of commercial and private client legal services, including:

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Corporate and transactional advisory
• Employment law and restrictive covenants
• Property and real estate law
• Private client services including wills and probate
• Specialist fraud recovery and asset tracing

The firm is particularly recognised for its SME focused approach and its ability to deliver City level capability within a regional framework.

Glaisyers ETL has achieved consistent recognition across national legal rankings and industry awards, including:

• Strong ongoing rankings in The Legal 500 across multiple practice areas
• Shortlisting for Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
• Winner of Best Law Firm at regional business awards recognising SME client service excellence
• Individual and team nominations at the LexisNexis Legal Awards, including wellbeing and costs law categories

The Liverpool litigation team is particularly well regarded for its expertise in commercial disputes, including sports related matters and complex contractual litigation.

The firm has expanded significantly through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments supported by ETL GLOBAL UK.

Key developments include:

• Merger with Quinn Barrow, strengthening the Liverpool office and expanding regional capability
• Expansion of national legal reach through integration with London based legal operations
• Investment in specialist fraud recovery capabilities through Wealth Recovery Solicitors (WRS ETL)
• Advisory involvement in wider ETL GLOBAL UK corporate and professional services transactions

These developments have positioned Glaisyers ETL as both a regional leader and a key participant in broader UK legal market consolidation.

Glaisyers ETL’s strategy is focused on continued expansion across the North West and strengthening its national legal platform within ETL GLOBAL UK.

Key priorities include:

• Further growth of integrated legal services across Manchester and Liverpool
• Continued selective mergers and strategic expansion in key UK legal markets
• Expansion of cross border legal capability through ETL GLOBAL international reach, backed by ETL Global
• Strengthening SME focused “one stop shop” legal services in collaboration with tax and accounting professionals
• Embedding a sustainable workplace culture supported by its People Charter and wellbeing focused policies

Through this approach, Glaisyers ETL continues to strengthen its position as a leading North West law firm, combining deep regional presence across Liverpool and Manchester with the international capability of ETL GLOBAL UK.