Glasgow old firm merger

Faulds Gibson and Kennedy joins Mitchells Roberton

News, 31 May 2007

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The Glasgow legal firm Faulds Gibson and Kennedy has merged with Mitchells Roberton, the city's oldest firm of solicitors.

The move brings several thousand new clients to Mitchells Roberton, which has been steadily building its private client base over the last few years.

Faulds Gibson and Kennedy, which can trace its origins back to 1851, will move from its offices off Royal Exchange Square across George Square to Mitchells Roberton's premises in North Hanover Street.

Mitchells Roberton chairman, Donald Reid, said: "We're even more ancient and venerable than Faulds Gibson and Kennedy and can trace our roots back to the 1750s, so we have significant experience and expertise to offer clients.

"We are really delighted to welcome Ewan Kennedy and his clients to our firm. The merger opportunity came along and the synergy was especially good: both firms take a straightforward approach to law, offering personal service, approachability and having a real concern for people."

Mr Kennedy said he had long admired the professionalism of Mr Reid and his colleagues and that the merger was "great news for our clients".

In a separate development, Mitchells Roberton has appointed employmednt lawyer Douglas Strang as an associate in the court department.

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