Myers and Co Solicitors was established in 2005 when Stephen Myers bought the Stoke-on-Trent practice from Heatons Solicitors.

Still proudly based in Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, Myers and Co has a team of 53 staff working across departments including residential conveyancing, litigation, commercial property, corporate and business services.

In 2022 Myers and Co became part of The MAPD Group ahead of the retirement Stephen and Helen Myers in December 2023. Long-standing Head of Dispute Resolution Tim Newsome was appointed as the firm’s new Managing Director to carry Myers and Co forward.

He said: “At Myers & Co Solicitors, success is driven by the collective strength of our people. While the firm is structured into clearly defined departments, its defining strength lies in how those teams work together by sharing knowledge, supporting one another and leveraging individual strengths to achieve consistent, high quality outcomes for clients and the organisation as a whole.

“This balance between departmental expertise and firm wide collaboration has enabled Myers & Co to manage sustained increases in workload, maintain high service standards and retain and develop its people during a period of significant change across the legal sector.

“The wider team culture encourages open communication and mutual support, allowing teams to work together when workloads fluctuate or pressures increase. This approach ensures continuity of service, protects staff wellbeing and reinforces a shared sense of purpose.

“When a department experiences increased demand, such as spikes in conveyancing volumes or time sensitive litigation matters, other teams provide operational or administrative support where appropriate. This flexibility minimises bottlenecks, maintains turnaround times and ensures client service remains consistent regardless of external pressures.

“Each departmental team is built around the strengths of its members. Work is allocated deliberately so that individuals can focus on areas where they add the greatest value, whether that is client communication, technical legal work, supervision or operational coordination.

“This approach allows junior staff to develop confidence and capability while benefitting from the knowledge and experience of senior colleagues. It also ensures that more experienced team members are able to concentrate on complex matters, mentorship and quality assurance, rather than being overstretched operationally.

“By playing to individual strengths while fostering collaboration, Myers & Co has created a working environment where people feel supported, respected and motivated to perform at their best.”

Myers & Co Solicitors has entered the Team of the Year, Growth and Skills for the Future categories of University of Staffordshire Business Awards.