The acquisition means the firm will increase its business operations by a third.

Gosia Chylinska (LLB Dip LP NP) of Pacitti Jones will relocate to the Linlithgow office to head up the legal practice at both branches whilst Lesley-Anne King who has been with RGM Solicitors for a total of 19 years will continue to run the estate agency side of the business.

Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley, said: “We already have a strong presence and proven track record in Greater Glasgow and Stirling areas so pushing into the Central Belt and West Lothian is the obvious next move for Pacitti Jones as we look to increase market share in Scotland. We are excited to be coming together with RGM; a highly respected local firm which has provided a very high quality property and legal services in Linlithgow and Grangemouth for several decades.

“At a time that the Scottish property market is thriving, we are looking forward to combining our professional property services and local knowledge to deliver a great service throughout Falkirk and West Lothian.

“We passionately believe in the benefits to our clients of the Solicitor Estate Agent model and are currently looking for further opportunities to grow throughout Scotland.”

Gordon Marshall, director of RGM Solicitors, commented: “After 45 years in the legal business at RGM, both Harvey and myself have decided that the time has come for us to retire and we are delighted to welcome Pacitti Jones to Grangemouth and Linlithgow. We wish them every success in this venture and are confident that our clients will continue to support them in the future.”

All existing RGM staff will be remaining with the business and transferring over to Pacitti Jones.