NEW MOVES AT GLASGOW'S OLDEST FIRM OF SOLICITORS The well-known Glasgow legal firm of Faulds Gibson and Kennedy has merged into Mitchells Roberton, the city's oldest firm of solicitors, it was announced today (May 30). 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: "Incredibly, 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. The other quality that's important to us both is humility - an awareness that lawyers are just ordinary people who are no more important than anyone else." Ewan Kennedy said: "I have long admired the professionalism of Donald and his colleagues at Mitchells Roberton. We have much in common - in particular, the desire to advise with understanding, trust and confidentiality and provide a high level of personal contact and individual service. The merger is great news for our clients." In a separate development, Mitchells Roberton has appointed Douglas Strang as an Associate. He joins the Court Department with Employment Law as his speciality. Our picture shows Ewan Kennedy (left) and Donald Reid (right).