Welsh heavyweight Morgan Cole has bolstered its Bristol presence after merging with insurance specialists CIP Solicitors, it was announced today (6 January).

The tie-up, which goes live on 1 February, will see CIP Solicitors’ four partners – Deborah Bradley, Richard Ottley, Ian Poole and Zoe Morgan – plus 40 lawyers and 31 support staff all come under the banner of Morgan Cole in Bristol, creating a 100-strong team.