In brief: Clarke Willmott acquires property practice

South-West firm Clarke Willmott & Clarke has acquired Bridgwater commercial property legal practice Michael Evans & Company. Clarke Willmott has 35 partners and 350 staff, and following the acquisition last month, the 18-strong staff of the target firm is moving into Clarke Willmott's offices in Bridgwater, where partner Andrew Hannam will remain in charge. Pictured above from left to right are Clarke Wilmott chairman Michael Clarke, partner Tim Walker, and Michael Evans.