The team, led by partner Nikki Dundas, offers private client services including succession and tax planning, advice on powers of attorney, executry administration, elderly client care, commercial property transactions and ancillary advice. They became part of Clyde & Co following its merger with Simpson & Marwick in 2015.

Commenting on the transaction, CEO Robert Graham-Campbell said: “I am delighted that this highly respected team is joining our leading private client group.

“We share a common commitment to the private client sector and by joining together offer an unparalleled strength in the private client and tax legal offering in Scotland.”

David Tait, managing partner for Clyde & Co Scotland, said: “Gillespie Macandrew is an excellent fit for Nikki and her team and allows them to carry on providing high-quality private client work for their clients.

“We thank Nikki and the team for their contribution to the firm over the years and wish them all the best for the future.”