Burness and Paull and Williamsons, which have offices across Scotland, are to join forces in December.

BBC: Law firms Burness and Paull and Williamsons to merge

Donkeys "have no one to champion them, " said Ms. Burness, Lady Herries's secretary, who helps care for the animals.

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Burness Paull and Williamsons will see Philip Rodney take up the role of chairman, with Ian Wattie named as managing partner.

BBC: Law firms Burness and Paull and Williamsons to merge