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MKB Law and McAlinden Solicitors unveil merger plans

Gordon McElroy and David McAlinden confirm the MKB-McAlinden merger
Gordon McElroy and David McAlinden confirm the MKB-McAlinden merger Gordon McElroy and David McAlinden confirm the MKB-McAlinden merger

BELFAST city centre legal firm MKB Law it to expand its Great Victoria Street practice by merging with debt recovery specialists McAlinden Solicitors, which has been operating from premise on the Falls Road for more than a decade.

The merge is part of MKB Law's ongoing expansion strategy which has already seen the appointment of noted commercial litigation lawyer Steven Keenan and internationally-experienced legal executive Phoungwattey Kemnay.

MKB Law says the announcement demonstrates an active and positive response to the ever-evolving demands of its clients, with the addition of a dedicated debt recovery team further enhancing the range of legal services offered by the firm.

McAlinden Solicitors, headed by David McAlinden, brings with it more than 20 years experience in the specialist areas of debt recovery, personal and corporate insolvency. He and his team have established close links with both the Association of Credit Professionals and the Chartered Institute of Credit Management.

Gordon McElroy, director of MKB Law, said: "We are pleased to welcome David and his team to MKB Law in what is a natural coming together of two like-minded businesses. The combined strengths of both teams will enable MKB Law to expand our portfolio of legal services in order to support our client's interests."

David McAlinden added: "McAlinden Solicitors have always believed in continued growth; and the time is now right to take that to the next stage by joining forces with MKB Law. The move will ultimately provide us with the ideal platform to extend our legal services to a vast range of clients and sectors.

"MKB Law have an enviable position within the legal sector; offering a full spectrum of services backed by professionalism and commitment to client care - and we are delighted to be part of that team."

Under the terms of the merger, David has joined MKB Law as a director, and will bring along with him his three-person legal support team.