Mitchells Roberton Announces New Merger

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There are many reasons to seek legal counsel, and most of these reasons are not criminal in nature, nor even emergencies. If you are in business of any sort, or have family assets - and especially family owned businesses - attaining the help of a legal counsel can save money and trouble as time goes on.

This is true in dealing with a number of matters. In the case of family assets, there is nothing quite so depressing as the infighting which can occur between family members when the last parent passes away. Not only is this destructive to the family, but it can erode and destroy vital family assets that should be used for the good of the family over the long term. Legal squabbles over family assets are most likely when there is no plan in place to manage those assets and there is no clear understanding between family members about what the parents wishes were.

Making sure the family business is set up properly, and that there is a viable plan for its continuation as well as oversights and controls on the specific management of the company is vital in making a small family business grow and succeed after the retirement ...
... or passing of the founding member of the business. Ensuring that the structure of the business is durable and flexible and that the corporate charter, if it is a corporation, is designed for the long term can be the difference between a business that will bring future generation's security or troubles.

Of course, in a family that already has significant assets the fighting between siblings can be even worse. This is where properly designed trusts and estates are most valuable. At their core, a well-designed trust and a managed estate greatly minimize the chances of uncertainty after the death of the last parent, and ensure the proper division of the estate. A trust can also ensure that your wealth will be managed and distributed in a way that can benefit generations of family, not just your children, but your grandchildren and great grandchildren as well.

Mitchells Roberton are Glasgow solicitors that have been supplying a wide variety of legal services to the residents of Glasgow since 1985. The modern firm is a result of a merger between Mitchells Johnston Hill and Hoggan and Mackenzie Roberton & Co.

The firm can trace its legal roots back into the 18th century though, to Thomas Grahame and James Hill who were practicing law in the 1740's. Both men were married to the daughters of John Robertson, who also practiced law at the beginning of the 18th century.

The firm has undergone a number of mergers since then, and now is once again being joined by another legal team, increasing the stature of this firm as one of the law firms Glasgow residents can rely on for a number of legal needs. This will help them supply a more comprehensive level of service and increase their ability to assist their clients in a range of legal situations from business and employment law, property law, dispute resolution and litigation as well as other areas of legal specialty.

For help with your legal needs, contact Mitchells Roberton, a historic Glasgow law firm who employs many solicitors, including Marcus Downie - Trainee Solicitor.

For more information visit http://www.mitchells-roberton.co.uk/