1729
Michael Barnes buys 46 High Street, Reigate and establishes a firm of solicitors. It quickly becomes regarded as the most eminent firm in the town.
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Michael Barnes dies and is succeeded by his son who immediately sets about expanding the business by hiring an articled clerk by the name of Ambrose Glover. The practice moves to Church Street, Reigate.
George Morrison, a solicitor from Newcastle, moves to Reigate and starts his own practice at 46 High Street, Reigate. The two practices merge.
As new partners are admitted the name of the firm changes to Morrison & Nightingale, then Morrison, Nightingale & Hewitt and then Morrison, Hewitt & Harris. During the 1800s, the firm manages the Priory Estates which consist of the Priories of Reigate, Nutfield, Limpsfield, Tadworth and Burstow.
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The firm opens an office in Chancery Lane, London - the heart of London’s thriving legal district.
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Frank Carter Morrison, the son of George Carter Morrison and grandson of George Morrison, retires.
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After the Second World War, Richard Willows, the father of Peter Willows (Senior Partner 1999 – 2008) joins the firm, which becomes known as Morrison, Harris & Willows.
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A permanent office is established at 39 Station Road, Redhill which is directly above the NatWest Bank.
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Morrison, Harris & Willows merges with local counterpart Richard Rose & Company. Paul Harvey, our current Managing Partner, joins the firm that year.
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2000 April
In April, Morrisons moved to its current premises in Clarendon House in Redhill
Return to top2000 February
The turn of the new millennium marks the beginning of a new phase of growth for Morrisons as it seeks to cement its reputation as Surrey’s leading solicitor.
In February, the firm merges with Gravell & Co.
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Morrisons opens a second office in Knaphill following a merger with Alistair Ng Solicitors of Knaphill.
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Morrisons open its third office in Raynes Park following a merger with Buckley Faville Solicitors of Raynes Park.
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Morrisons opens a further office in Horsell, following the merger with Kirtleys in Horsell.
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Morrisons converts to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). Its formal name is Morrisons Solicitors LLP, but it continues to trade as Morrisons. In the same month, The Knaphill and Horsell offices move to Woking following the merger with Gregsons of Woking.
Return to top2007 January
The Raynes Park office moves into a prestigious new town centre premises in Wimbledon.
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2009
Paul Harvey is appointed Managing Partner and the firm achieves Lexcel accreditation. Morrisons launches a networking event for young professionals called YPG in Wimbledon.
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The Woking office moves to new town centre premises. Morrisons launches online services such as Probate Direct. Redhill & Reigate Connects is launched, a bi-monthly networking event.
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Camberley office opens following the merger in February with Close Goff Humphreys.
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