SCOTTISH legal practice Miller Samuel Hill Brown (MSHB) has acquired the licensing division of Lindsays in a deal that is believed to have created the largest legal licensing team in Scotland.

Hill Brown Licensing, a division of MSHB will see its team expand to twelve across Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Audrey Junner, Partner at Hill Brown Licensing said: “We are delighted to announce the expansion of Hill Brown Licensing and equally delighted to be extending our services to our new client base. We look forward to developing strong business relationships with all concerned.”

Peter Lawson, Partner at Hill Brown Licensing echoed these sentiments, adding: “By adding to our department, we have greatly strengthened our offering thus ensuring we continue to deliver an exceptional service to our licensed trade clients, while supporting our future growth ambitions.”

The move follows a decision by Lindsays to focus on other key specialisms and Alasdair Cummings, managing partner at Lindsays noted: “We have enjoyed a close working relationship with the team from Hill Brown Licensing for many years and are delighted to have reached an agreement with them.

“There are many similarities between our licensing practices – they share a similar culture and approach to client management as well as being long established professionals who are greatly respected in the market.”