The US legal brand has taken over Wakefield-based Beaumont Legal and is expecting to clear all associated regulatory hurdles by the end of 2016. Beaumont has four partners and 160 employees. 

Next generation

Craig Holt, chief exec of LegalZoom UK, said: 'We’re building a unique next generation law firm, from the ground up, with a singular, relentless purpose - to best meet the needs of consumers and businesses in the modern era. This requires the perfect blend of technology, lawyers, and other expertise, and Beaumont Legal is an important piece of that jigsaw.' Source: Yorkshire Post