Arbuthnot Latham has made two wealth management hires to its Manchester office, as the firm looks to build its North West presence.

Lydia Brook moves from the firm’s London office to become Arbuthnot’s first locally based investment manager, while Rachel Wyatt joins as a wealth planner.

Ms Brook joined Arbuthnot Latham from LGT Vestra in September 2020. Before that she was at Barclays.

As well as advising clients on their investments and managing discretionary ...