Kate Ervine

The combination of the two firms – both based on Church Street – creates a firm with more than 25 solicitors, specialising in all areas of legal practice.

Kate Ervine, director of JPH Law, said: “TD Gibson is one of Portadown’s longest established and most reputable law firms. They have a proud history of quality legal services going back over 100 years in this community and we are immensely proud to have them join our team of solicitors.

“Stephen Maxwell and his team have an outstanding reputation in our profession and with the clients they serve. They offer all the services you would expect from a local legal firm and as they join our team, both they and their clients will have access to a wider range of legal services and specialisms across our branch network.

“The very strong local identity combined with professional services are a perfect fit for JPH Law Limited and The Law Group, so we are delighted to be welcoming Stephen and the team to our offices this week.”

Stephen Maxwell, partner at TD Gibson, said: “Legal practice is a fast moving and ever evolving profession, people expect access to the highest quality and broadest range of legal services at any time. By joining JPH Law, we are building on the offering we have for our clients, but also on the wide range of legal services we can provide to them.

“This is a big and bold move for us. I want to thank the solicitors and support staff who have been with TD Gibson & Co over the years.

“They, along with my late partners Mr Kim Kincade and Mr Philip Nixon, have built the firm to what it is today, the sound foundations they have laid have built a strong, local, and reputable law firm and this move is the next natural next step. We are excited for what lies ahead.”

JPH Law director Kevin Neary added: “TD Gibson is a great fit for JPH Law and The Law Group. With 10 branches throughout the island of Ireland we are one of the profession’s fastest-growing local legal firms.

“We are ambitious for the future with a vast range of skills and experience focused into one comprehensive legal team of over 25 solicitors across our network. I believe this is an exciting time for our company and look forward to Stephen Maxwell and the TD Gibson team being part of our continued growth.”