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Macdonald Henderson Acquires Blaney Carnan Solicitors

Blaney Carnan is a long-established law firm, based in the heart of the City of Glasgow, and specialises in business and property law, domestic and commercial conveyancing, wills, estate planning and commercial contracts. The move will further strengthen Macdonald Henderson’s collective service offering across a range of key sectors. Paul Carnan, founder and managing partner of Blaney Carnan will continue to work in the expanded business, in a consultancy role. David Beveridge, Managing Director of Macdonald Henderson commented : “This is an exciting moment which enhances our service offering for clients, particularly in the areas of private client work and both commercial and residential property. Blaney Carnan has a sterling reputation and has cultivated a loyal client base through its client-centric approach, which perfectly complements our ethos here at Macdonald Henderson. We look forward to working with our new colleagues. Looking ahead, Macdonald Henderson will continue on this trajectory of growth and further expand our key practice specialisms of Corporate, Property, Private Client and Dispute Resolution”. Paul Carnan commented: “We take great pride in offering an excellent personal service and these are values which are wholly shared by Macdonald Henderson.  We will continue to provide this service, with our new colleagues, while expanding the range of services which we can provide to our growing client base.” Macdonald Henderson was formed in 1988. Following a management buyout in 2009, the award-winning firm has developed into one of Scotland’s foremost corporate & commercial law firms. Macdonald Henderson was ranked at number 2 for number of deals completed in Scotland, in the Experian (UK &I) M&A Review 2023. Pictured, left to right: Mr David Beveridge, Mr Paul Carnan, Mrs Sarah Sheldon (MH Head of Residential Conveyancing) and Mr Gordon Lennox (MH Head of Private Client).