The investment manager has made three more hires from Brewin Dolphin, this time for its new office in Taunton.

UK-based Hawksmoor Investment Management has hired Brewin Dolphin trio Andrew Foster, Chris Rew and Rebecca Fournier D’Albe to spearhead its launch in Taunton.

The appointments follow Hawksmoor's recent hires of Brewin Dolphin's Stephen Taylor and Chris McNulty for its launch in Dorchester.

The new Taunton office, set to launch this autumn, enhances the firm's presence in the South West, following closely after the Dorchester office opening. Hawksmoor also has offices in Exeter and Ipswich.

“Our move into Taunton continues Hawksmoor’s strategy of extending and deepening our presence in the South West, and of becoming the leading investment management provider in the region,” said Hawksmoor's chief executive, John Crowley.

“Taunton and the surrounding area is an attractive area for high quality investment management, both for direct clients and for those of professional introducers. We are delighted that three such well-regarded managers as Andrew, Chris and Rebecca are joining us to help Hawksmoor achieve that strategy.”