Leeds planning boutique Wilbraham & Co has agreed to merge with Cobbetts – the latest in a string of acquisitions for the Manchester firm. Five-partner Wilbrahams, which two years ago launched a north/south alliance with the planning team of Denton Wilde Sapte, is acknowledged as the top planning team in the north. All five partners will join Cobbetts’ Leeds office. Cobbetts already has three partners doing planning and environmental law.

First reported on legalweek.com (9 July).