Commercial property firm Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has acquired Scotland headquartered agency and surveyor Ryden.

The move follows a similar partnership that LSH has forged with south east England-based consultancy Stiles Harold Williams.

Ryden has 120 professionals in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and parts of northern England.

LSH is part of Connells Group — owned by Skipton Building Society and the UK’s largest residential estate agency — and is expanding through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions.

Ryden and SHW will retain their brands while gaining access to LSH’s nationwide network of 30 offices.

Alan Gilkison, managing partner of Ryden, said: “The businesses are an excellent fit in terms of geographical coverage and areas of expertise. The investment will allow us to develop our core strengths and expand into emerging sectors.”

Ezra Nahome added: “This partnership makes so much sense as LSH seeks to grow to become the UK’s leading commercial advisory firm.”