Bristol-based firm Veale Wasbrough and City boutique Vizards Tweedie have merged, it was announced today (16 November).

The newly-created firm, which has a combined turnover of £22m, will be known as Veale Wasbrough Vizards and will be headed up by Veale Wasbrough managing partner Simon Heald. Vizards managing partner Ron Perry – a Roll A parliamentary agent – will be a partner in the combined firm.