Origen acquires financial arm of law firm

A spokesman for Aegon says the deal for the financial services arm of Thackray Williams LLP, for an undisclosed sum, was completed within the last two weeks. The company employs around 150 people, making it one of the largest firms of solicitors in Kent. Prior to the acquisition, Thackray Williams had been one of only about 80 UK law firms to offer financial services linked to its core legal work, according to Aegon. “For Origen, the acquisition represents further evidence of its stated aim of targeting corporate business and establishing professional connections,” Aegon, the UK arm o...