The new network which will be known as Forvis Mazars, is classed as a top ten global network comprising 40,000 people.

The regional office in Birmingham will continue with Mazars’ existing team and services, providing continuity for clients alongside a range of longer-term benefits with time.

Through Forvis Mazars, Birmingham office clients will have access to a greater range of services, knowledge and advice, alongside the local expertise they currently receive.

The network also enables additional agility to support clients with a competitive offering and will particularly benefit businesses that want to grow or establish their footprint in the US.

The Birmingham team will further enhance its strong pre-existing relationship with FORVIS through its continuing delivery of audit, tax and advisory assignments to clients both with US and UK interests. 

The new network provides even greater geographical coverage and opportunities for current and prospective clients.

Similarly, the network offers opportunity to grow local economic activity, and the team has already had interest from the US to build lines of communication with the Birmingham business community.

The new network will also provide opportunities for employees in Birmingham, such as working on international assignments, secondments and reciprocal training programmes.

Commenting on the launch, Stephen Lewis, Birmingham Office managing partner at Forvis Mazars said: “The creation of the Forvis Mazars network is incredibly exciting, creating more opportunities for both our clients and employees.

“Birmingham is recognised as a major international business hub, particularly for manufacturing, automotive, financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences.

“We have clients in these sectors who will benefit from our enhanced presence in the US as part of their growth plans. Our global network provides access to on the ground expertise to help us better service our current and prospective clients.

“In turn, we can support US businesses who want to grow their presence here and establish lines of communication with the Birmingham business community.

“We look forward to developing even stronger relationships with our colleagues in the US and providing our team in Birmingham with new opportunities as a result.”

Hervé Hélias, CEO and chairman, Forvis Mazars adds: “This is a momentous and exciting time for our clients, our profession and our people.

“Mazars and Forvis have worked together for over 20 years and share a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience. We are well positioned to deliver excellence, everywhere, under a single global brand. 

“Clients will get consistent, high-quality, comprehensive services worldwide, and we remain agile and flexible to their specific needs. Working together, I am confident that our two firms will continue to empower our people to raise the bar for client service standards, while challenging industry opportunities to support future needs in local markets.”

Forvis Mazars is a top 10 global network* and the largest new entrant into the global rankings in decades. The network comprises a global revenue of £4bn while employing more than 40,000 people in more than 100 locations around the world.