Wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners is to acquire the northern city offices of Haines Watts in Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds.

The acquisition will bring five partners, nine directors, and over 150 colleagues from Haines Watts into Evelyn Partners Professional Services business, significantly strengthening its presence in the north of England.

The deal represents the sixth acquisition for Evelyn Partners’ Professional Services business since the start of 2023, as it seeks to augment its strong organic growth and broaden its geographic footprint.

Andrew Wilkes, Chief Professional Services Director of Evelyn Partners, said: “We are delighted to welcome the team and clients of these three former Haines Watts offices to Evelyn Partners. The team, led by Donna Bulmer, are high-quality professionals with a long-standing track record of giving clients the best possible tax advice and accountancy solutions.

"Their approach of providing a fully supportive, personal service and building long-standing relationships with clients is very much in line with our culture at Evelyn Partners. This acquisition continues our strategy of expanding the number of business and private clients we provide our professional services to in the north of England.”

Donna Bulmer, Managing Partner of Haines Watts said: “This is an exciting time for our clients and our team as we join forces with our new colleagues at Evelyn Partners. We see a great cultural fit that will ensure we continue to deliver high service levels to our clients, whilst creating fantastic opportunities for our team.”

The deal is due to complete tomorrow (Friday 2 August).