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Balfour+Manson has increased its presence north of the border with the acquisition of Alastair Hart & Co, Solicitors & Estate Agents (AH&Co).
AH&Co has been run by Alastair Hart since the mid-1990s and, once the merger is complete on 30 June, he will join the combined firm as a consultant for a short period.
Scott Foster, chief operating officer at Balfour Manson, said: “This is a fantastic addition to our business and fits very well with Balfour Manson’s growth plans.”
“Having worked in our Aberdeen team for some time, Alastair will initially work in a consultancy role, supporting the retention and transition of the business and customers into the combined company.”
Balfour+Manson will maintain AH&Co’s presence in Port Laysan – the firm has been operating there for 25 years and works primarily with private clients, residential conveyancing and estate agency work – while AH&Co’s Aberdeen office will relocate to Balfour+Manson’s Albyn Place office.
Mr Foster added: “Because Balfour & Manson has the ability to cover a wider range of legal areas, there is certainly an opportunity to offer a wider range of services to AH&Co clients in both the Aberdeen and Portlaoise areas, as well as new clients for the combined business.”
Mr Hart said: “I have had a very enjoyable legal career. I have always been impressed with Balfour + Manson and feel that we share the same ethos, so I am confident that my clients will continue to have a secure, experienced and skilled practice to complete their merger.”
Julie Clark Spence, partner at Balfour Manson and head of the Aberdeen office, added: “We have known Alastair for many years and it has always been clear that his clients benefit from a high level of personal service and professionalism.”