Law firm MFG Solicitors held a double celebration to mark its recent merger with Bromsgrove legal practice, Scotts Holt & Sellars, and to mark the retirement of Bromsgrove-based partner, Chris Bovey.

Almost 100 guests from across the region’s business community attended the event held in the beautiful Guesten Hall, at Avoncroft Museum, near Bromsgrove.

Guests were treated to a Champagne and canapé reception which included speeches from mfg’s chairman Maynard Burton and Chris Bovey, a widely-respected property specialist who has retired after almost 40 years in the legal profession.

Maynard Burton said: “The evening was a very special twin occasion for the firm. We officially celebrated our recent merger with Scotts Holt & Sellars and the successful career Chris had. To do so in such a stunning location was fantastic.”