History
Although Banner Jones is now a diverse, progressive and forward thinking Law firm we have humble beginnings dating back over 130 years.
Key Dates In Our History
1878
Solicitor William Tom Jones and his junior partner John Middleton occupied 28 Glumangate
1890
Jones & Middleton Solicitors bought 24 Glumangate. W.T. Jones concentrated on the conveyancing work, whilst John Middleton on the other hand specialised in advocacy, becoming particularly concerned with agricultural cases. Jones & Middleton traded for a staggering 109 years before merging with Banners Solicitors to form Banner Jones Middleton in 1999.
Banner Jones is now the oldest business on Glumangate.
1984
Banners had its origins at Marsden Chambers on Saltergate where two of the firm’s present Directors, Robert Banner and Peter Jones were in partnership with another local Solicitor, Colin Eagle. The firm was then known as Eagle Banner and Jones.
In 1984 the partnership of Eagle, Banner and Jones dissolved and a new partnership was formed when John Hawkins joined Robert Banner and Peter Jones to form the partnership of Banner Jones & Hawkins. Banner Jones Hawkins grew with branches opening in Stavely, Clay Cross and Dronfield1993
On the 1st May 1993 Banner Jones & Hawkins become known as Banners Solicitors.
1999
1st September 1999 the firm of Banners merged with Jones & Middleton to create Banner Jones Middleton. A considerable advantage was gained by the natural fit of the two businesses which complimented each other and allowed for increased specialism going forwards.
2007
Banner Jones Middleton on the 1st June 2007 merged with local firm Glossops. Glossops Solicitors dated back to 1885 when two brothers formed the practice formerly named W & A Glossop. The Glossops name is still incorporated within the brand in Chesterfield as ‘Banner Jones with Glossops’.
2007
Banner Jones Middleton was rebranded Banner Jones Solicitors on the 1st October 2007 following the cquisition of Cotton & Co in Sheffield. Hugh Cotton who soon after retired from the business leaves behind him a successful growing business which still carries his name today “Banner Jones with Cotton & Co” in Sheffield.
2008
In 2008 Banner Jones Solicitors incorporated into a Limited company known as Banner Jones Ltd. The trading name is still Banner Jones Solcitors.
2010
On the 1st December 2010 Banner Jones Ltd acquired Robert L Bashforth & Co. Robert Bashforth had been a sole practioner in Chesterfield for 12 years and now works within Banner Jones.
2011
Banner Jones Solicitors
After 133 years and several mergers Banner Jones has become a highly successful law firm priding itself on customer service. It is this business ethic that has kept our clients coming back for generations.
