Barlow Lyde & Gilbert’s partners have backed the proposed deal to acquire Halliwells’ insurance team.

Barlows partners today (16 July) approved the proposal, which is set to see the firm take on Halliwells’ Manchester-based insurance practice, which employs 200 staff. The well-regarded team, which had attracted interest from DWF and Keoghs, boasts a number of major clients including AXA and Chartis.