‘We have lost a great friend’ – architect of Pinsents pioneering Scots merger Kirk Murdoch passes away Legal Business13 March 2017 Kirk Murdoch, chairman of Pinsent Masons in Scotland and Northern Ireland, has passed away after a battle with illness.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk Related ContentHowdy Saudi: why Riyadh is now the centre of attention for firms targeting the Middle EastTransport for London plans journey with new roster of legal advisersPinsents and TLT post revenue growth as results season continuesRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerFormer Freshfields senior partner among recipients in New Year Honours ListKramer Levin’s Paris office joins Morgan Lewis amid HSF merger dealHogan Lovells joins top firms in £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover as UK govt approves bid