Long-established family firm Macandrew & Jenkins has deep roots in the community and specialises in rural and estate work, wills, trusts and executries, and residential and commercial property.

WJM – which has a network of five Scottish offices including Inverness – says the move will strengthen the firms’ collective service offering across a range of key sectors.

Fraser Gillies, WJM managing partner, said: “This is an exciting moment which enhances our service offering for clients across the Highlands & Islands and Moray, particularly in areas such as property and private client work.

“Macandrew & Jenkins has a sterling reputation and has cultivated a loyal client base through its client-centric approach which perfectly complements our ethos here at WJM. We look forward to working with our new colleagues.”

James Wotherspoon, managing partner of Macandrew & Jenkins, said: “We take great pride in offering an excellent personal service and these are values which are wholly shared by WJM.

“We will continue to provide this as partners in WJM, while expanding the range of services which we can provide.”

The move is the latest in a series of recent mergers and acquisitions by WJM, including two others in Inverness – a merger with MacArthur & Co in 2016 and the acquisition of Calum I Duncan Corporate Lawyers in 2019. The firm also recently announced plans to combine with Irwin Mitchell, subject to FCA approval.