Former Slater and Gordon boss establishes North West family law business

Beyond Professional Services Group has announced the launch of a new family law business.

McAlister Family Law will be led by Amanda McAlister, the former head of national family practice at law firm Slater and Gordon, and operate from offices in Manchester and Alderley Edge.

Beyond Group has taken a majority stake in the company and made equity available for the new management team.

Amanda McAlister said: “Having worked in a large national practice for five years, I wanted my next venture to be something unique, something different.

“I was looking for an opportunity that not only supported the client base that we service but also one that would provide a platform to build a dynamic team.”

She added: “Whilst there is undoubtedly a market for large, national, multi-disciplined practices, it is my view that the future belongs to the more niche, specialist practices that are able to offer not only competitive pricing but a more personable service.”

Beyond Group is headed up by the former managing partner of law firm Fieldfisher’s Manchester operation, Matthew Fleetwood.

Amanda continued: “When I met with Matthew Fleetwood it became immediately clear that we share the same vision, values and ideas. The decision to become part of the Beyond Group with its innovative approach was an easy one and since then, both the team and I have never looked back.”

Matthew commented: “The investment in Amanda and her management team confirms, and to some extent validates, our model and approach.

“We said that we would invest in complimentary professional services businesses led by strong management teams and that is exactly what we are doing.”

He added: “We are moving fast, having made our second acquisition within four months and are committed to growing something special for both our people and our customers.”

The launch of McAlister Family Law comes four months after Beyond Group acquired a majority stake in corporate boutique Atticus Legal and established legal practice Beyond Corporate.