Shepherd and Whyte & Barrie unveil merger – Daily Business

Two long-established firms of Scottish surveyors have merged their operations.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, which was founded in 1880, is combining with 77-year-old Whyte & Barrie Chartered Surveyors.

Eight years ago, Shepherd merged with Hardies Property & Construction Consultants and this latest acquisition is part of a growth strategy.

Whyte & Barrie, founded in Lanark during 1947, is one of the largest independent firms of chartered surveyors operating across central Scotland.

With a network of 39 offices, Shepherd offers a multi-disciplinary property service with more than 250 staff, while, with a staff of 25, Whyte & Barrie operates from offices in Lanark, East Kilbride, Hamilton and Glasgow.

Shepherd senior partner Ian Fergusson said: “Combining Shepherd’s 144-year heritage with Whyte & Barries’ 77 years, this deal creates an entity with over 220 years of continuous service to the Scottish property market, giving us an enhanced foothold in Lanarkshire and the Greater Glasgow area, while bolstering the depth of professional service we can offer to clients throughout Scotland.

“As such, it represents a great deal for both parties and our respective clients.”