Garrett & Co, the national chain of law firms associated with the accountants Arthur Andersen, is changing its name to Garretts. The firm said it made the change “because we are already known as this in the marketplace and because it has a modern feel”. It has also brought out a new brochure to mark the change.
In brief: Dundas & Wilson demerger criticised
Edinburgh firm Brodies has publicly criticised rival firm Dundas & Wilson’s decision to demerge from its private client department. Its statement suggests that Dundas & Wilson, which is in merger talks with the Andersens legal network, was forced into a demerger because of the talks. Brodies’ statement reads: “Doubtless under pressure from their intended ‘owners’ […]