The latest M&A deals in wealth management across Europe.

Moore Blatch, Barlow Robbins
UK law firms Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins have agreed to merge, creating firm with an extensive footprint in the Southeast. The merger has been approved unanimously by the two firms’ respective partnerships, they said yesterday. 

Due to begin trading as Moore Barlow from 1 May, the new firm will comprise 70 partners, 272 lawyers and legal professionals, and a total staff of nearly 500 across six UK offices. Moore Barlow will have a combined turnover of almost £40 million ($51.7 million). 

The combined firm will have offices in Southampton, Guildford, Woking and Lymington, as well as two locations in London (Richmond and the City). It will also be the sole UK legal advisor within Ecovis, an international network of more than 7,500 lawyers, accountants and consultants with capability around the globe.