TWO Keighley law firms have merged.

Waddingtons and Turner & Wall, which together have nearly 200 years' experience, are now under one roof.

The new practice – Waddington Turner Wall Solicitors, based in Devonshire Street – offers personal and business legal services.

It employs 17 staff.

Myron Handzij, formerly of Turner & Wall and a director of the new company, said: "The merger of the two practices strengthens our ability to deliver a complete legal service for our clients, both existing and new.

"We will now have a really strong combination of expertise, specialism and great customer service that we know sets us apart."

Fellow director Mark Hagyard, previously of Waddingtons, said: "Separately our practices had a well-deserved reputation for delivering high quality legal advice, for both personal and business issues.

"We are delighted that the specialisms of all four directors, along with the expertise of other members of the team, will now be available to all our clients.

"We’re proud to be building and investing in a new merged business that’s fit for another 200 years here in Keighley."