Glasgow law firm suddenly closes as judicial factor appointed to protect client funds

A law firm with offices in Glasgow and Helensburgh suddenly closed its doors on Monday.

Brunton Miller Solicitors started operating shortly after World War I, after two firms, who were established in the 1880s, amalgamated.

The business specialised in a number of different fields including conveyancing, family and estate law.

However, in a statement on Monday, the Law Society of Scotland confirmed that the firm had ceased to practise and head of interventions, Fiona Watson has been appointed judicial factor by the Court of Session.

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A judicial factor can be appointed if it has been found that a firm’s accounting records have not been kept properly. Rarely, it may be suspected that client money is missing.

Work is being carried out at both offices to secure client files and funds. The operation has been described as “substantial” with a focus on “urgent matters”.

The Law Society has been contacted by a large number of clients who are affected.

Fiona Watson said: “We are working on site at the Brunton Miller offices in both Glasgow and Helensburgh to secure client files and money. This is a substantial task, with priority being given to urgent matters such as pending settlements.

“We have already been contacted by a significant number of Brunton Miller clients and expect this number to increase further in the coming weeks. We will continue to liaise with clients and other stakeholders as this process continues.”