Maxwell Winward said it will benefit from pooling specialist built environment knowledge for new and existing and new clients.

The merged company will comprise of five business divisions; Real Estate, Corporate, Projects, Construction and Dispute Resolution. Management representatives from both firms will work together.

Raymond Levine of Maxwell Batley said: “Our mutual business strengths and our complementary practice areas will provide the new firm with a robust foundation for growth.”

The merger will be effective from 1st April 2007.