ARTHUR Cox Northern Ireland has merged with fellow law firm Norman Wilson of Belfast.

Norman Wilson, which specialises in corporate banking, property and commercial law, will move to Arthur Cox's offices at College Square East in Belfast.

Arthur Cox set up in Northern Ireland only in January this year. It specialises in mergers and acquisitions, competition, employment and environment law.

Pictured at the announcement were (from left) Mr Angus Creed, partner, Norman Wilson Mr John Meade, partner, Arthur Cox Mr James O'Dwyer, chairman, Arthur Cox Mr Rowan White, partner, Norman Wilson and Mr John Fish, partner, Arthur Cox.