Law firm expands national presence with latest acquisition

Law firm Flint Bishop has expanded its national presence by acquiring part of a renewable energy supplier which went into administration.

The firm has acquired Rebel Energy Supply’s collections and recoveries team, following its entry into formal administration on 1 April.

The move will see 25 former Rebel Energy employees join Flint Bishop on 12 May, coinciding with the launch of the firm’s new regional office in Swansea, South Wales.

This expansion brings the firm’s total headcount to 338.

The Swansea office will serve as a key operational hub for Flint Bishop’s debt recovery services, with a strategic focus on developing a full-service commercial law offering in South Wales.

Rebel Energy, which provided renewable energy to approximately 90,000 customers, ceased trading earlier this month.

The company’s collapse prompted Ofgem to initiate its Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) process, transferring customer accounts to British Gas.

Flint Bishop acted swiftly, engaging in discussions within hours of the administration announcement to offer employment opportunities to affected staff.

The newly acquired team will be led by Steven Bengough and includes three team leaders, 20 recoveries specialists, and a quality assurance analyst.​

Qamer Ghafoor, chief executive at Flint Bishop, said: “This strategic acquisition not only strengthens our capabilities within litigation and debt services but also reinforces our commitment to supporting talent and investing in long-term growth.

“Welcoming this experienced team at a time of considerable employment uncertainty reflects the resilience and agility we’ve built as a business.

“As we continue to expand our national footprint, Flint Bishop remains committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional service for our clients, while creating meaningful opportunities for our colleagues and the communities we serve.”​