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Newly rebranded legal services group Orwins makes investment in Clarkslegal

Orwins, the law firm for ambitious businesses and high net worth individuals, has today, 28 May 2026, announced a significant investment in Reading-based commercial law firm Clarkslegal.

Backed by Aliter Capital, Orwins formerly comprised BBS Law in Manchester and London and Carter Bond in London.

The rebrand to Orwins and investment in Clarkslegal is a significant step in building a national law firm dedicated to providing a full range of legal services for ambitious and high-growth businesses and high net worth individuals.

Clarkslegal is a full-service commercial law firm headquartered in Reading, specialising in employment, corporate, commercial property and commercial litigation. The firm’s 40-strong team is led by nine partners, serving clients across the Thames Valley and beyond.

Orwins now has more than 140 staff across three commercial hubs – London, Manchester and Reading – with combined revenues of £23 million. The firm aims to at least double in size over the next two years, targeting revenues of over £50 million.

Dov Black, Chief Executive of Orwins, said: “From the outset, there was clear cultural alignment between our two firms. Clarkslegal has an entrepreneurial, client-focused ethos very similar to our own and a complementary client base. They also have an exceptionally strong, talented team which further enhances the breadth and depth of our service offer.”

Black added, “The launch of our new identity comes at a pivotal time for the business. We are totally enthused about the new branding, which reflects our core values and creates the ideal foundations for future growth.”

Monica Atwal, Managing Partner at Clarkslegal said: “We are thrilled to be part of this exciting new chapter. BBS Law and Carter Bond, now united under Orwins, share a common ethos, culture and ambition with Clarkslegal. This investment will enable us to enhance the services we provide to our valued clients now and in the future, while giving our team a strong platform on which we can grow and thrive.”

Aliter Capital first invested in Manchester-based BBS Law in October 2024 and then Carter Bond in August 2025.

Monica Atwal, Managing Partner at Clarkslegal said: “We are thrilled to be part of this exciting new chapter.”

About Orwins

Orwins is a full-service law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services for ambitious businesses and high net worth individuals and their families. The firm’s current team of more than 140 people works from offices in Manchester, Reading and London.

Visit www.orwins.law

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