Scottish law firm Macdonald Henderson has announced the acquisition of Ferguson Whyte Solicitors.

It described Ferguson Whyte as “one of the longest-established firms of solicitors in the West End of Glasgow, offering a wide range of private client and property services to individuals, couples and families”.

The enlarged firm will be known as Macdonald Henderson, incorporating Ferguson Whyte.

Glasgow-based Macdonald Henderson noted it will, following the deal, for the first time have two offices in the city, in the centre and West End.

It said the deal, announced yesterday, would “further strengthen Macdonald Henderson’s collective service offering”.


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Macdonald Henderson was formed in 1988.

The firm declared yesterday that it had, following a management buyout in 2009, “developed into one of Scotland’s foremost corporate law firms”.

David Beveridge, managing director of Macdonald Henderson, said: “This is an exciting moment for both firms, which enhances our client services, in the areas of residential property and private client.

“Led by Martin Ferguson and Helen Whyte, Ferguson Whyte has established a formidable reputation, buying and selling properties for many hundreds of clients, from professional investors to first-time buyers.”


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He highlighted Ferguson Whyte’s knowledge of the West End property market.

Mr Beveridge added: “The West End of Glasgow is one of the most evocative locales in Scotland, to live and work.”

Macdonald Henderson said it would “continue on this trajectory of growth” and expand its “ key practice specialisms of corporate, property, private client and dispute resolution”.

Mr Ferguson said: “We are thrilled to have joined forces with such a highly regarded and recognised legal business as Macdonald Henderson.

“From our first meeting with them we knew that they were the right fit for us, allowing us to expand and enhance the range of quality specialist advice and legal services we can offer to our very loyal client base whilst maintaining for them the continuity and importance of our location in the West End.”

He added: “It is a wonderful opportunity for us and we look forward to growing as part of Macdonald Henderson whilst adding value to the overall client experience”.