Monckton and 4-5 Grays Inn agree merger

An original deadline was passed because of a dearth of suitable accommodation for such a large set, both within the Inns and outside.

Heads of agreement have been approved and the two sets are now working together to implement the merger as quickly as possible.

"We believe that merger will enable us to offer strength in depth in our core areas, particularly in public law," says John Swift QC, Monckton's head of chambers