Our History
Over the years various well known local legal firms have become part of the Miller Hendry organisation. These include:-
Dundee
Burns Veal
Burns Veal was set up by Torquil Burns and Kevin Veal in the 1970’s. Over the years they were joined by Christopher Gillan, Jennifer Adams, Alan Matthew and Jeffrey Hope. The firm merged with Miller Hendry in 1998.
Hendry & Fenton
Hendry & Fenton were a long established firm who merged with Miller Sneddon (see below) in 1991 Former partners include Fraser Ritchie, Jennifer Christie, Michael Fletcher, Mike Clark and Miriam Rennet.
Kelly Christie (formerly C R Kelly)
This firm was run by Charles Rankine Kelly who was latterly joined by Jennifer Christie. The firm merged with Miller Hendry in April 1987.
Kinnear, Carlisle & Gillan
The sole partner of this Dundee firm was Christopher Gillan. The firm merged with Burns Veal in the 1970’s.
Urquhart & McWalter
This firm was acquired by Burns Veal in the 1970’s following the death of the sole partner, Frank Hay.
Wilson & Rait
Burns Veal acquired this business in 1993. When the founding partners in the firm, Elizabeth Wilson and Fiona Raitt, left to pursue other interests.
Kenneth Wood & Co
Kenneth Wood of Kenneth Wood & Co joined Miller Hendry in the 1990’s and subsequently served as Chairman of Miller Hendry.