Newly published accounts from the UK’s biggest consolidator of firms have revealed the millions being spent snapping up regional practices. Lawfront Holdings this week filed its annual report for the year to 31 March 2025, covering a period of acquisitions.

The sums involved in these deals were not disclosed at the time, but the report gives detail about the millions being paid to private owners selling their stakes.

The biggest deal appears to have come after the reporting period, when Lawfront acquired south west firm Trethowans in May this year for an initial payment of £34.2m. This was funded through a combination of a loan and a share issue in the parent company, with associated costs of £1.1m. According to Companies House records, five directors of Trethowans left the business on completion of the sale.

In January 2025, Lawfront paid around £17.6m upfront to buy a full stake in south east firm Brachers. The deal could be worth another £9m depending on future considerations.