Essex based solicitors and accountants have helped an international company to open a London office. Thompson Smith & Puxon, which has offices in Colchester and Clacton and accountants Jamesons, whose base is in Clacton, provided support to design agency LPK in establishing their new office.

John Recker, Vice President, Director of Brand Strategy and Director of LPK European Operations, said: "Our partners at Thompson, Smith & Puxon and Jamesons have been invaluable in helping us navigate the legalities of establishing an office in London. We'll continue to rely on their counsel and expertise as our business in London develops further."

With over 400 employees, LPK is the World's largest employee-owned brand design agency. Its World headquarters are in Cincinnati, North America and in the last four years it has doubled its size, opening offices in Geneva, Frankfurt, Ghangzhou (China) and now London.

LPK has a client base which comprises some of the World?s most recognised brand names including IBM, Pantene, Pampers, Olay and Kellogg. Its new office is in West London at the Marylebone Business Centre, Gloucester Place.