Manchester-based personal injury law firm Express Solicitors, has expanded its specialist offering with the acquisition of Sorrymate, the well-known legal brand dedicated to supporting motorcyclists injured on the road. As part of the deal, Express will continue to operate and invest in the Sorrymate brand (part of wider personal injury firm Smooth Law), and says it will ensure Sorrymate’s strong identity and trusted reputation remain at the forefront of biker-focused legal services.
Sorrymate has built a loyal following within the motorcycling community, and is known for its approachable style, deep sector knowledge, commitment to rider safety and for “being run by bikers for bikers”. By bringing the brand into the Express Solicitors group, the firm aims to enhance the resources, legal expertise and nationwide reach available to motorcyclists seeking help after an accident. Smooth Law personal injury cases will also move over to Express.
“Sorrymate has become a respected and recognisable name among bikers, and we are proud to bring it into the Express Solicitors family,” said James Maxey, Express chief executive. “We are committed to preserving the brand’s identity while strengthening the legal support available to riders across the UK. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our growth strategy and ensures injured people, particularly those on the roads, receive the very best representation.”
Sorrymate directors Paul McKittrick, Mark Flynn and Louise Burns-Lunt will transition over to the Express group and continue to showcase the Sorrymate brand at events and other marketing opportunities, says Maxey.
“Joining Express Solicitors marks an exciting new chapter for Sorrymate,” enthused McKittrick. “Our clients will continue to receive the same dedicated, biker-focused service they know us for – now backed by the scale, resources and expertise of the UK’s biggest personal injury claimant firm.”
Maxey added: “We’re also keen to carry on the great work Sorrymate has been doing in supporting Blood Bikes and the air ambulance charities, all organisations that are so intrinsically connected to the biker community, so we’re delighted to be able to weave that into our existing charity work at Express.”
He went on to explain that Express Solicitors will maintain the Sorrymate brand, website and community presence, ensuring continuity for existing clients and partners. “All ongoing cases will transition seamlessly, with the combined team working to deliver an even stronger service offering and brand positioning.”
Maxey also said that Sorrymate is the second acquisition of 2026 for Express, following on from Aegis Legal. “We’re working on others, because our strategy is very firmly focused on acquisition-based expansion, supported by the investment we secured from Ufenau Capital Partners at the end of last year.”