Brown Shipley acquires Manchester-based The Roberts Partnership

Upon completion of the acquisition on 1 November 2016, The Roberts Partnership will become a subsidiary of Brown Shipley and will ultimately join its Manchester office based in Spinningfields, Hardman Street. Brown Shipley chief executive officer Ian Sackfield (pictured) said the acquisition was part of the company's strategy to enhance its regional presence as well as expand upon its wealth planning services. He added: "Following on from our acquisition of Hampton Dean last year and KBL epb's acquisition of Insinger de Beaufort, it further supports our growth plans. "The two busin...