A leading accountancy firm has announced a merger with a practice that has three offices in Hampshire.

Shaw Gibbs has merged with Langdowns DFK, which has offices in Andover, Basingstoke and Eastleigh.

Langdowns is known for its "commitment to delivering exceptional client service" and will bring a "wealth of expertise" to the Shaw Gibbs family.

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Some of the Shaw Gibbs and Langdowns partners (Image: Shaw Gibbs) Neil Raynsford, partner at Langdowns, said: "With a history of more than 70 years, it was important to us to build on success by creating a union with a larger practice who work in the same way we do.

"We have known Shaw Gibbs for some time and have been impressed with their journey.

"The fact that they have provided autonomy for the companies in their group to achieve great things with their backing was a huge appeal to us and we can see a bright future together."

Peter O'Connell, managing director of Shaw Gibbs, added: "We are thrilled to welcome Langdowns to the Shaw Gibbs group.

"This merger aligns with our strategic vision of expanding our geographical footprint and enhancing our service offerings.

"The team at Langdowns share our commitment to excellence and client-centric approach, making them a perfect fit for our firm."

The merger will result in a practice with 54 partners and 550 people.