From left, Elliotts Legal partners Cathy Murphy, Emmet McKeown, Adrienne Brock, Graeme King, Neil Mulholland and Jason Thompson
Belfast law firms Elliott Duffy Garrett and Johns Elliot have announced they are joining forces as Elliotts Legal.
From October 1, Johns Elliot will join Elliott Duffy Garrett in their offices at 40 Linenhall Street, Belfast, and the new name Elliotts Legal will be adopted.
A spokesperson said the merger will bring together “almost two centuries of distinguished legal heritage”.
Johns Elliot dates back to 1837 while Elliott Duffy Garrett was established in 1973.
Adrienne Brock of Elliott Duffy Garrett said: “This is a milestone announcement for both firms and a significant development in the legal sector of Northern Ireland.
“By uniting two firms with such strong histories, we are building on decades of trusted experience while looking firmly to the future.
“This strategic decision strengthens our core practice areas, allows us to retain our independence, and ensures that we continue to provide the highest standards of legal services to all our clients.”
Graeme King of Johns Elliot added: “We see great compatibility in both firms and Elliotts Legal is a timely and natural progression.
“We are confident this exciting development will enable us to maintain our longstanding client relationships which have been founded on trust and quality service and to expand our reach to new clients.
“Our shared heritage and ethos will ensure continuity in the quality of our client relationships, while the enhanced breadth of expertise at Elliotts Legal will deliver even greater value for all our clients in the future.”
It’s the latest union of its kind in the legal profession, following an announcement on the merger of PA Duffy and Logan & Corry earlier this month.