Manchester law firm Stripes is celebrating its debut in the prestigious Legal 500 guide.

All four of the firm’s commercial departments – corporate, commercial litigation, employment and commercial property – were listed in the 2010 guide, with senior lawyers in each department being individually named.

Entry to this year’s guide follows a period of growth at Stripes which recruited a number of senior lawyers from some of the big regional firms to further expand into the corporate and commercial markets.

Earlier this year Stripes was a finalist in the small law firm category at the inaugural Manchester Legal Awards.

Founder Andrew Stripe said: “It has been a busy few years at Stripes and we have invested heavily to build a team of highly-skilled and experienced lawyers to further enhance the firm’s services to its client base ranging from owner-managed businesses through to large companies and PLCs.

“We are delighted that all four of the firm’s commercial departments have been listed in the Legal 500 Guide which is a fantastic achievement by everyone at Stripes.”

MANCHESTER law firm Stripes has advised the shareholders of domiciliary care agency, All & Small Limited, in the sale of the business.

The West-Midlands-based company was bought by national care agency, Carewatch Care Services Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

Stephen Jarman, who led the corporate team at Stripes, said: “We were delighted to advise the shareholders of All & Small on the sale of the company to Carewatch.

“All & Small is an excellent strategic fit with Carewatch and the deal will further enhance the level of service and care provided to its customers.

David Everatt of accountants Forrester Boyd also advised the All & Small shareholders. Carewatch was advised by Tom Bruce of Farrer & Co LLP in London.