--- title: Historic Sheffield law firm completes merger with Shorts’ help description: Historic Sheffield law firms Bell & Buxton and Sills & Betteridge merge with strategic support from Shorts, creating one of the city's largest legal firms. image: https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/BB%20and%20SB%20merger%20press%20photo%20010925.jpg --- [![Shorts_logo_White](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Shorts_logo_White.svg "Shorts_logo_White")](https://www.shorts.uk.com/) [Blogs & News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/) > [Business News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-news) # Historic Sheffield law firm completes merger with Shorts’ help Kirsten Amor - 8 September 2025 ###### Select topic - Please Select - [ Audit ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/audit) [ Business Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-taxes) [ Radius – R&D Tax Relief & Patent Box ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/radius-rd-tax-relief-patent-box) [ Corporate Finance ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/corporate-finance) [ GENUS Management Accounts ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/genus-management-accounts) [ VAT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/vat) [ Private Client ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/private-client) [ Payroll ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/payroll) [ EOT ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/eot) [ International Taxes ](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/international-taxes) ![featured image](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/BB%20and%20SB%20merger%20press%20photo%20010925.jpg) Photo left to right: Richard Bussell, (Sills & Betteridge) Alex Ross (Bell & Buxton), Sandra Russell (Sills & Betteridge Incorporating Acclaimed Family Law), Matthew Rodgers (Bell & Buxton) and Martyn Hall (Sills & Betteridge). Our team at Shorts is delighted to have played a key advisory role in the successful merger between two highly respected law firms:** **Bell & Buxton Solicitors and Sills & Betteridge Solicitors. The merger marks a significant milestone in the Sheffield legal landscape, creating one of the city’s largest legal firms. As trusted advisers to Bell & Buxton, Shorts provided strategic financial and transactional support throughout the merger process. Our Corporate Finance team, led by [Adam Ames](https://shorts.uk.com/team/adam-ames/), [Jo Cresswell](https://shorts.uk.com/team/jo-cresswell/), and [Alicia Williams](https://shorts.uk.com/team/alicia-williams/), worked closely with both firms to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. 'Congratulations to Bell & Buxton on their successful merger,' said Alicia Williams, Genus Director at Shorts. 'It’s been a real privilege to support them during this exciting strategic milestone. We’re proud to have played a part in helping them move forward, and we look forward to seeing the continued success and innovation their future holds.' The merger will help the firms continue their long-term legacies in the steel city and position them in fantastic standing for business development plans in the future. Further details of the merger can be found via [Bell & Buxton Solicitors’ site](https://www.bellbuxton.co.uk/news/bell--buxton-solicitors-announce-merger-with-sills--betteridge-solicitors-). At Shorts, we take pride in supporting ambitious businesses through periods of transformation and growth. This merger is a testament to the strength of regional professional services and the value of long-term partnerships. We’re proud to have contributed to a deal that not only strengthens the legal sector in Sheffield but also reinforces the importance of collaboration between professional advisers and their clients. As the newly merged firm embarks on its next chapter, we look forward to seeing the continued success of this exciting partnership. If your solicitor firm requires advisory support on mergers, Shorts can help. Our [Corporate Finance team](https://shorts.uk.com/corporate-finance/) have advised on a range of business developments in the legal market in South Yorkshire. ![author](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/Kirsten%20Amor%20Sq.jpg) #### Kirsten Amor Kirsten is the Digital Content Lead at Shorts. With more than a decade of experience crafting multimedia content campaigns, Kirsten's work resonates with audiences and helps brands tell their stories. [View my articles](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/author/kirsten-amor) Tags: [Business News](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/topic/business-news) Share this on - - - [Questions? 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