Miller Samuel and Hill Brown announce merger

Glasgow legal firms Hill Brown and Miller Samuel have merged their practices from today.

The new firm, Miller Samuel Hill Brown, with 13 partners and a total staff of 50, and will be based in Miller Samuel's offices in Renfield Street, which have been newly refurbished.

Michael Samuel has been appointed chair of the merged practice, which will offer an extended range of services to clients, including private client, family, property, licensing, employment law, litigation and personal injury.

Mr Samuel commented: “We are delighted to announce the creation of Miller Samuel Hill Brown and anticipate a seamless transition. We have already invested time in integrating the various teams, and the partners are well known to one another both personally and professionally, having shared many clients over the years.

“By combining forces, we have created a greatly enhanced and strengthened partnership which will support our future growth ambitions, as well as bringing additional advantages to both our clients and our staff.”

Hill Brown was originally founded in 1750, while Miller Samuel celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015.