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The deal between the two long-established firms, now in effect, sees Culbert & Martin integrated into C&J Black, with C&M partner David Gray joining as a consultant.

Over the course of 30 years in practice and 20 years as a partner at Culbert & Martin, Mr Gray has acted for private and commercial clients across a wide range of legal services including conveyancing and property development, employment, wills, probates and trusts.

A spokesperson for C&J Black Solicitors said: “We welcome David Gray to our team and look forward to working with him to ensure a smooth integration of Culbert & Martin with ourselves and that the needs of clients of Culbert & Martin are fully met in the years to come.”