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Brewin Dolphin acquired Bell Lawrie in 1993 and announced last week that, from March 2009, all seven offices of Bell Lawrie would be renamed, but continue to operate with the same staff.

Jamie Matheson, chairman at Brewin Dolphin, said: "We feel it is important for the future growth and prosperity of our business that we be consistent in how we present ourselves."

In the last year, the Brewin Dolphin name has been adopted in the company's offices in the North East, the Midlands and Northern Ireland, as well as nationally in the investment banking division.

Matheson added: "Brewin Dolphin is the UK’s largest independent private client investment manager and a strong, successful business, and by bringing all offices under one banner, we feel we can strengthen the brand further."

According to Matheson, the change in name will mean business as usual for the company, with Henry Algeo remaining as regional managing director of the seven Scottish offices, along with Brewin Dolphin in Belfast.

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