Mr Mitchell said: “Lindsays, through its culture, expertise, reputation for quality advice and independent status, feels like the ideal fit for me. I am delighted to get started.

“The changing dynamics of family and business life – along with the pressures caused by the rising cost of living – have placed sharp focus on the need for good legal advice when it comes to managing our personal affairs and ensuring they are in order. This is an area of law which has a very real impact on individuals and those closest to them, personally and, potentially, professionally. The team at Lindsays get that.

“The most enjoyable part of my job is building relationships with clients and becoming their trusted advisor. I am looking forward to the opportunities I will now have to develop that further.”

Grant Johnson, partner and head of private client at Lindsays, said: “I am delighted to have Doran on-board as our work continues to grow.

“His expertise and approachable style is very much in tune with our ethos. His reputation for building positive relationships which add security and support for people at key moments in their life fits perfectly with our team’s work.”