High Wycombe-based Seymour Taylor has announced local firm Colston Bush is to merge with its practice, in a move which expands its presence in the Thames Valley.

Colston Bush partner David Postlethwaite will remain during the handover period before retiring, whilst colleagues Martin Spittle and Ian Petty are joining Seymour Taylor as associate directors, along with all members of staff. The firm has been in practice in Marlow for over 35 years and the partners had been seeking a succession strategy.

David Postlethewaite said: 'We are very pleased to have found a way forward in joining Seymour Taylor. I believe with this merge it has opened up greater access to expert fields and I see many opportunities ahead for our clients and staff.'

Simon Turner, managing director of Seymour Taylor, said: 'The partners at Colston Bush were looking for a firm that shared their ethos and values, as it is very important to them that their clients and staff are looked after. I am very excited that this merger is going to give us a real boost and help us with our expansion plans in the Thames Valley marketplace.'