Prosperity Law has moved its Liverpool team into new offices at Albert Dock, the waterfront complex that’s become a magnet for professional services firms. The relocation comes as the firm opens a client meeting space in Chester and brings two senior lawyers on board.
The Albert Dock move gives the growing Liverpool team more room. Meanwhile, the Chester presence—a dedicated client facility rather than a full office—targets businesses and individuals across Cheshire and North Wales who’d otherwise face journeys into Liverpool or Manchester.
It’s the firm’s second expansion announcement this year.
Founded in 2008, Prosperity Law now operates from five locations: the two Liverpool and Chester sites, plus established offices in Manchester and Leeds, and a client meeting facility in London. The firm employs more than 50 staff and positions itself as a full-service practice covering employment, corporate, commercial and other specialisms.
Rachel Evans joins as a partner in the employment law team, advising both employers and employees. Ryan Marr arrives as a corporate and commercial solicitor, handling transactions and growth strategy work for business clients.
The dual appointments reflect what the firm describes as rising demand across its North West base. Legal practices in the region have been competing for talent as mid-sized firms expand beyond single-city operations, seeking to capture clients in surrounding towns without the overhead of multiple full offices.
Chester sits at a geographic crossroads—close enough to Liverpool and Manchester for lawyers to travel, but distant enough that clients in Cheshire and North Wales often prefer local meetings. The strategy mirrors moves by other regional firms establishing satellite meeting spaces rather than committing to full branch infrastructure.
Richard Moose, who heads the Liverpool office, said the developments were driven by client accessibility. “We are delighted to have grown the team in Liverpool and to welcome Rachel and Ryan,” he said. “Leading the expansion of the office and our client base has been incredibly rewarding, and these appointments ensure we can continue to meet that growing demand.”
“These developments are all about better serving our clients,” Moose added. “By strengthening our presence in Liverpool and expanding into Chester, we’re making sure we’re accessible, responsive and well-equipped to support individuals and businesses across the region.”
The Albert Dock location carries symbolic weight. Once a declining industrial site, the complex has been reborn as a hub for professional services, museums and hospitality. Law firms value the address for client meetings, even as waterfront rents typically run higher than city-centre alternatives.
For Prosperity Law, the expansion bets on continued economic activity in the North West corridor. The firm hasn’t disclosed revenue figures or the size of its Liverpool team, though Moose’s reference to growth suggests headcount has climbed since the practice first established its presence in the city.
The Chester facility will focus on client meetings rather than housing a permanent legal team, keeping costs lower while extending geographic reach. That model has gained traction among mid-sized practices seeking to compete with national firms that maintain offices in multiple cities.
Evans brings employment law expertise at a time when workplace disputes and tribunal claims have been rising across England and Wales. Her dual focus—representing both employers and employees—gives the firm flexibility to take instructions from either side of employment matters, though conflicts checks will determine which clients the practice can accept in any given case.
Marr’s corporate and commercial work will support businesses navigating transactions, contracts and strategic decisions. The North West has seen steady dealmaking activity, particularly among privately-owned firms in manufacturing, logistics and professional services sectors.
Together, the Liverpool relocation and Chester opening signal that Prosperity Law is prioritising regional depth over national spread. Rather than launching in new cities, the firm is consolidating its North West footprint, layering in meeting spaces and adding lawyers to existing hubs.
Whether that strategy will deliver the growth Moose anticipates depends partly on conditions outside the firm’s control—economic confidence, business formation rates, employment tribunal volumes. But the physical expansion and senior hires suggest the practice is betting on momentum rather than waiting for certainty.
The moves also position Prosperity Law to compete for clients who might otherwise instruct larger national firms or smaller local practices. Mid-sized regional firms occupy a competitive middle ground, offering broader expertise than boutique practices while maintaining lower rates than London-headquartered giants.
For now, the Albert Dock offices provide the Liverpool team with a recognisable address and room to grow. The Chester space extends reach without major capital commitment. And the two new hires add capacity in areas—employment and corporate—where client demand has been climbing.
What remains to be seen is whether the North West market can sustain the expansion plans multiple firms are pursuing simultaneously.
