Two commercial property law firms merge

The combined company will continue to operate under the Mitchells Roberton brand and will increase the firm’s team of eight partners and 55 staff by five.

Kerr Barrie specialises in a wide range of legal work, including residential and commercial property, wills and estates, civil court work and employment law.

Mitchells Roberton has a commercial and company department, as well as an active litigation department.

Martin McLellan, a partner at Kerr Barrie, will become a partner at the newly merged firm, while Margot Manson – who was also a partner at Kerr Barrie – will become a consultant.

The merger will see Kerr Barrie’s staff move from their offices in West George Street to Mitchells Roberton’s premises in North Hanover Street.

Donald Reid, partner and chairman of Mitchells Roberton, said: “We are all very much looking forward to welcoming Martin and Margot and to working with them and their experienced colleagues.

“There are strong similarities between our firms, notably shared professional values and client focus, and we expect to strengthen further our offering to clients as a result of this merger.

“Both of our firms are relied upon – and trusted – by our clients. 

“We aim to create a reassuring environment in which clients can feel safe. 

“We share the same values and emphasis on integrity. 

“And we have a tradition of putting clients first, rather than client value.”

Mitchells Roberton can trace its history in the Scottish legal sector back to the 1700s, while Kerr Barrie dates back to 1813.

Martin added: “We are very pleased to be bringing our clients into the Mitchells Roberton stable. 

“As a firm, they have the same outlook as we do, and they think the same way.”