The two firms will be rebranded under the Haslers name and will be based out of the firm’s offices in Loughton. Haslers has an estimated fee income of £10m.

The merger will see the transfer of seven staff members to Haslers, including the partner of R L Jackson & Co, Robert Jackson, who will act as a consultant at the newly merged practice.

Jackson said: ‘Having worked with Haslers in the past on a number of projects I am delighted that our two firms are coming together.

‘There is strong demand for the high quality services we are able to provide and I am certain that our merger will strengthen our position as one of the top firms in Essex.’

As part of the merger, Haslers will take on R L Jackson & Co’s wide range of clients, which include sub-contractors and medium-sized limited companies, as well as the firm’s specialism in the dental profession.

Laurence Jacobs, chairman of Haslers, said: ‘This merger is a step in the growth of our firm and represents our commitment to provide exceptional services to a wide range of clients.

‘Everyone at Haslers is delighted to be merging with R L Jackson & Co and we welcome the expertise and experience that their team brings with them.’

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