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A brief history of the Firm

Merriman Waine & Co. owes its origins in Pewsey to the firm of Merriman Porter & Long which opened its office there in 1973. The firm can trace its origins back to 1738 and is one of the oldest law firms in the country. Consultant Solicitor Peter Waine has been in the law for more than 40 years and has been at Pewsey since 1973.  The Principal of the firm Michael Hodge has joined the firm more recently following the merger with his firm Ouvry Creed & Co. The aim of the firm is to provide a quality legal service in a friendly and cost-effective way and to develop a close working relationship with its clients as 'family solicitors'.

Traditional Service - Modern Approach

Michael Hodge and Peter Waine say:  "It's the firm's policy to use modern equipment, computers,  internet connection and the like as tools to aid us in providing the best service that we can for our clients.  However,  we have deliberately chosen not to follow the trend set by Banks financial institutions and an increasing number of law firms where so often one seems to be dealing either with a telephone call centre or a computer.  We know that our clients recognise and appreciate the value of the essentially personal service that a country practice like ours is able to provide."