HLB International (HLBI) has added Evolution Business and Tax Advisors (Evolution) to its UK federation of firms.
Evolution, which is based in the North East England, has 12 partners and more than 50 staff.
HLBI chief executive Rob Tautges said that a strong UK presence is, “essential for the global success of HLB International.”
Evolution’s head of audit Joanne Regan said becoming part of HLBI will be beneficial to the firm when advising clients as any international interests, currently and in the future, can be catered for in house.
The HLB UK federation of firms, formed in 2010, now comprises of Menzies, Hazlewoods, Hawsons, Lovewell Blake and Evolution.