Marshall Ross & Munro and John Jackson & Dick in Lanarkshire merger

The merger has been announced from today (1 November) of two Lanarkshire firms, as the business of Motherwell practice Marshall Ross & Munro is incorporated into John Jackson & Dick, which has offices in Hamilton and Strathaven.

Charles Bow, the principal of Marshall Ross & Munro, has notified clients that as he is now in his late 60s and having practised law in Edinburgh, Motherwell and Hamilton since the 1970s, he has "come under some pressure from family to make plans for my retiral".

He continues: "I had a difficult decision to make. To continue practising as a sole practitioner was not an option and so I decided to seek out another practice with a similar ethos and background to carry on the business. I have dealt with John Jackson & Dick for many years and consider them to be very well suited to provide a continuing and quality service to my clients. I am not retiring immediately and am taking the role of consultant solicitor with John Jackson & Dick to ensure a smooth transition, with a view to winding down and retiring in 2020. Any title deeds, wills and other documents which were held by Marshall Ross & Munro for safe-keeping will now be held securely for that purpose by John Jackson & Dick in their Hamilton office."

From today, Mr Bow can be contacted at John Jackson & Dick’s Hamilton office (t: 01698 281747; e: cbow@jacksondicklaw.com).

Euan Stirrat, a director of John Jackson & Dick, commented: "It was with some sadness that I heard that Marshall Ross & Munro could not continue as an independent firm after Charles Bow’s retirement. However, I was delighted to hear that he regarded us as being the most suitable firm to look after their clients. As they were our family firm before I qualified, for me, it feels like completing an unforeseen circle. Being around for 'only' 85 years, JJ&D also has its foundation in good, long-term relationships with clients who return again and again. Such relationships are built on consistent, quality service."