The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Macnabs expands its base
Perthshire legal firm Macnabs has expanded its reach with a new office.
The group has added Aberuthven to its three existing office locations in Perth, Pitlochry and Blairgowrie.
The move comes as the 138-year-old firm continues to grow it business base, with turnover running at 10% ahead this year in comparison to 2017.
The new Aberuthven outlet – which takes the group headcount to almost 40 – will be headed by managing partner Ruth Croman and recent hire and private client specialist Alan Roughead.
“The opening of our Aberuthven office represents the strategic expansion of the Macnabs brand in Perthshire,” said Ms Croman.
“We are committed to our clients across Perthshire.
“Aberuthven has a vibrant community and we are looking forward to being part of that and are already excited about our involvement and sponsorship of the Blackford Highland Games later this month.”
Mr Roughead said he was looking forward to the challenge ahead.
“We want to be local and accessible and be there for our clients when they need us,” he said.
“Our new office will enable us to speak to the community and have a base for them to come and see us, whether this is for helping buying a house or making a will.”
Macnabs was originally established in 1880.
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