Additionally, the business of Iain Smith Solicitors LLP, Queens Road, Aberdeen has been incorporated into Mackinnons along with all seven staff. The combined firm will continue under the name of Mackinnons.

Mr Torrance said: “I am delighted to achieve a move to Mackinnons, a long-established and well-respected firm which operated under similar core values to those which I have adopted over the years.”

Welcoming everyone to Mackinnons partner Pat Gray said: “2019 will see Mackinnons enter into its 177th year. Our business is in good shape and as we move ahead we have excellent people on board. We are confident our new colleagues share our values.

“Although now recognised as one of Aberdeen’s oldest and most established firms, we are regarded as one of the most progressive.
We are intensely proud of our independence.

“We are committed to creating and retaining long term personal client relationships and providing high-quality specialist advice in niche areas. This will continue to be fundamental to our success and our continued development in the years to come.”