TWO East Lancashire law firms have merged..

Nolan Pickles & Smith of Colne and Grice & Ireland of Burnley have joined forces as consolidation in the legal sector continues.

"The merger will enable us to improve the quality of the service we offer to our clients by the creation of specialist departments," said Partner Stephen Brown.

The practice offers advice in areas including family law, personal injury, crime, conveyancing, wills and probate.

The newly merged firm has also recently been awarded a Legal Aid board franchise.

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