Manchester based Rowlands solicitors has launched a wealth management service, Rowlands Wealth Management, a joint venture between the law firm and Clarion plc.

Rowlands Wealth Management has been established to provide financial planning and investment management advice to Rowlands clients.

Jon Andrews, joint managing partner at Rowlands Solicitors commented: "Rowlands Wealth Management significantly enhances the scope of the expertise on offer, providing clients with a much more comprehensive service.

"This is a major new initiative for us, at a time when most firms are scaling down operations, not investing time and money into ambitious new ventures such as this."

Ron Walker, managing director at Clarion plc said: "The current economy has cast a new light on many individuals' wealth management provisions and has encouraged them to either seek advice for the first time or refresh their existing plans.

"Clarion is delighted to be involved in the establishment of Rowlands Wealth Management and is looking forward to developing the service in partnership with Rowlands."