Lindsays completes Miller Hendry merger

Lindsays has completed its merger with Miller Hendry, growing its team to almost 50 partners and 300 staff.

From today, Miller Hendry's seven partners and 50 staff in Dundee, Perth and Crieff transfer to the Edinburgh-headquartered firm, bringing its Dundee office to a total strength of 82, 11 of them partners. The offices in Perth and Crieff continue with their former Miller Hendry staff.

Managing partner Alasdair Cummings commented: "We are incredibly proud that Lindsays is now a firm of four cities – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth.

"We are delighted to have the former Miller Hendry team joining the Lindsays family, and excited about what the future may hold."

Lindsays says it is looking at opportunities for further growth, including in the Perth area.

Former Miller Hendry chairman John Thom said: "Becoming part of Lindsays marks the beginning of an exciting chapter.

"For our clients, this merger means they will benefit from a wider range of legal services, while still working with professionals they know and trust.

"Our staff, meanwhile, will now enjoy broader career options, while remaining part of a firm which retains a family feel."