Saskatchewan-based Balfour Moss LLP has announced a merger with Miller Thompson LLP that will create the only nationwide law firm with offices in the province.

Once the merger is finalized, Miller Thomson LLP will have about 480 lawyers in 11 offices across Canada. Balfour Moss currently has 24 lawyers in its offices in Regina and Saskatoon.

"Joining ranks with a national law firm will allow us to pursue growth opportunities in the

Saskatchewan market that are currently out of our reach," Brian Scherman, senior partner at Balfour Moss, said in a release.

"Many of our current clients are extremely successful and growing rapidly. They will also see great benefit from the bench strength this merger provides."

In addition to representing lenders and businesses, Balfour Moss has been active in the real estate development sector, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental law and regulation.

Balfour Moss will begin operating as Miller Thomson LLP on Jan. 1.