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.