Fisher & Fisher has six locations across Northern Ireland, including its own office in Newcastle as well as Belfast, Kilkeel, Rathfriland and Donaghadee.

This new acquisition will see the amalgamated practice operate from Colman R Hanna’s offices at its larger premises at 11 Causeway Road in Newcastle.

Jacqueline Malone, director at Fisher & Fisher, said: “We are delighted to be bringing Colman R Hanna Solicitors into the Fisher & Fisher family. We already have a well-established practice in Newcastle, and we believe this acquisition will further strengthen our legal capability and our brand reputation in the south and east Down region.

“Clients will notice very little change immediately as we are pleased to say that the team from Colman R Hanna Solicitors will be joining us, including well-known local solicitors Aidan Hanna, Aedin Bradley and Lesanne Green.

“We will retain the Colman R Hanna Solicitors name for a period of time as we integrate and welcome the team into Fisher & Fisher.”

Aidan Hanna, of Colman R Hanna, added: “Fisher & Fisher is a family-owned practice that puts people at the heart of everything that it does and has similar values to Colman R Hanna. Together as one team, we will continue to grow, and to offer the highest levels of service and expertise to our clients present and future.”

The total personnel team at Fisher & Fisher’s offices will increase to 49 with the retention of nine personnel at Colman R Hanna Solicitors.

Fisher & Fisher Solicitors Ltd is owned by McGuigan Malone Holdings Ltd.