iStockThe law society has confirmed it retains a large number of files following the sudden closure of a historic Glasgow firm.
Brunton Miller Solicitors began operating shortly after World War I, following the amalgamation of two firms established in the 1880s.
The business specialised in a number of different fields, including conveyancing, family and estate law.
In a statement on November 3, the Law Society of Scotland confirmed that the firm had ceased to practise and its head of interventions, Fiona Watson, had been appointed judicial factor by the Court of Session.
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.
Following the collapse, clients told STV News that they are owed thousands, and cases have been left unresolved.
On December 11, the Judicial Factor appointed internationally recognised law firm TLT to assume the licensing files of the former practice.
Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing (Scotland) at TLT LLP, said: “The sudden closure of Brunton Miller will have come as a shock to affected licensing clients.
“My focus now that TLT has been appointed is to meet with and look after all the clients as quickly as I can to provide reassurance and certainty that they will be taken care of.
“My team and I are now going through the process of contacting all the affected clients and the various licensing board clerks to ensure all those concerned are supported and represented.”
The law society has confirmed that they are continuing to assist clients affected.
A spokesman said: “We continue to retain possession of a large number of Brunton Miller files for safekeeping, and to assist former clients of the firm in relation to active matters.”
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