The merger, which took effect in December, will see solicitor Mary Arnold continue to provide legal services in Skerries from the larger firm’s existing branch there.

Ms Arnold is an experienced litigation and private client solicitor who brings with her over 40 years’ experience.

In a statement, Gerrard L. McGowan Solicitors LLP said: “We look forward to building a future as one firm.”

The firm has is one of the largest in north Co Dublin, with offices in both Balbriggan and Skerries.