PRESS RELEASE: 4th June, 2026
Leading UK Law firm Blackfords LLP has announced a major expansion of its operations, relocating its long-established Croydon office to modern, state-of-the-art premises in Wimbledon as part of the firm’s continued growth and investment in client services.
The move marks a major milestone in the firm’s evolution and reflects Blackfords LLP continued investment in growth, accessibility and client service excellence after more than 70 years serving clients in Croydon. All staff currently at the Croydon office will relocate to the new premises from 6 July 2026.
As part of the expansion, Blackfords LLP will strengthen its private client offering and launch a comprehensive family law service from the Wimbledon office, enabling clients to access a broader range of expert legal services under one roof.
Trevor Francis, Managing Partner at Blackfords LLP commented:
“This expansion is a significant and exciting moment for Blackfords LLP and represents a clear investment in the firm’s future. It reflects continued strong growth and will enable the firm to expand its family law offering, while enhancing accessibility for clients across a wider geographical area and improving the overall client experience, as well as providing easy access for our loyal Croydon and South London client base who we will continue to service.”
The Wimbledon office will be located at Swan Court, Worple Road, just a few hundred metres from the train station offering access from mainline trains, London Underground, Tramlink and Thameslink services, enhancing access for clients across London and the South East to Blackfords’ specialist legal services.
The firm will continue to provide its market-leading criminal defence, fraud, regulatory and professional discipline services, alongside its established offices in Central London, Cardiff and Woking.
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Trevor Francis, Managing Partner, 07717 825552, [email protected]
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Blackfords is a specialist UK law firm focused on criminal defence, serious and general crime, fraud and financial crime, regulatory investigations and professional discipline.
The firm is consistently recognised by leading independent legal directories, including The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and was named in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for the sixth consecutive year. Read more: https://blackfords.com/
Conveniently located within a three-minute walk of Wimbledon station, the firm’s Wimbledon offices will be situated at Swan Court, Worple Road, Wimbledon and benefit from excellent transport connections, including National Rail, Thameslink, London Underground and Tramlink.
Blackfords will continue to operate from its established offices in London, Cardiff and Woking, maintaining its nationwide reach and ability to serve clients across the UK.