TAUNTON-based chartered accountants, tax consultants and financial planners Albert Goodman has merged with North Somerset accountancy practice T P Lewis & Partners.

The merged businesses will be known as Albert Goodman Lewis, with over 240 staff.

The link up means the firm can now offer an enhanced service to clients in the Burnham and Weston areas.

David Griffin, managing partner at Albert Goodman, said: “We have an ambitious growth strategy, involving both organic growth and merging with smaller practices that add value.

“The merger reinforces our already growing presence in North Somerset, allowing us to provide an enhanced range of services to our clients and will create new opportunities for our highly talented teams.”

Terry Lewis, founder of T P Lewis & Partners, said: “We are thrilled to merge with Albert Goodman - a distinguished and well respected regional firm that has been established for nearly 150 years.

“This move provides our client base with security and continuation, as they will be working with the same people, just under a different banner.”