Law firm, Flint Bishop says its new Swansea office will serve as a key operational hub for its debt recovery services, with a strategic focus on developing a full-service commercial law offering in South Wales.
The expansion comes at the same time as the law firm announced the strategic acquisition of Rebel Energy Supply’s Collections & Recoveries team, following the renewable energy supplier’s entry into formal Administration on 1 April 2025.
The move will see 25 former Rebel Energy employees join Flint Bishop on 12 May 2025, coinciding with the launch of the firm’s new regional office in Swansea.
This expansion brings the firm’s total headcount to 338.
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 say they acted swiftly, engaging in discussions within hours of the Administration announcement to offer employment opportunities to affected staff.
Flint Bishop say that many of the people joining from Rebel Energy bring prior experience from the outsourced debt collection industry, particularly in working with vulnerable customers.
Qamer Ghafoor, Chief Executive at Flint Bishop, commented: “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, whilst creating meaningful opportunities for our colleagues and the communities we serve.”
