Horne is now CEO and he will take on overall responsibility for Azets and Blick Rothenberg, with over 160 offices across the UK and the Nordics.

The firm has also brought on board Aase Aamdal Lundgaard and Ian Smart as non-executive directors, as it accelerates its growth plans for the year ahead.

Horne became deputy CEO of Azets in February 2021 working alongside former CEO Dawn Marriott, who will remain part of Azets as a board member.