Haines Watts, the leading accountancy and business advisory firm that has a major office in Birmingham, has announced the expansion of their global coverage by becoming a member of ANTEA International.

ANTEA is an alliance of independent accountancy firms represented in 30 countries around the world. The membership by Haines Watts further reinforces the firm's position as a top 20 accountancy practice in the UK.

Henry Briggs, Senior Partner at the Birmingham office, said his firm's membership of ANTEA would enable clients to establish overseas links as part of their export initiatives.

"Membership of such a global network will help our UK client base - that already includes a number of significant exporters - to benefit from the same high standard of service in those other countries or regions in which they trade.

"With our strong audit, accounts, international tax and VAT capabilities Haines Watts can also serve the UK market for other ANTEA member firms with the quality and breadth of services they require," he said.

ANTEA felt that Haines Watts were the perfect choice for them to move forward in the UK market. This was based on Haines Watts' expertise and knowledge of the UK owner managed marketplace and their commitment to quality for their clients. Haines Watts will also assist ANTEA in their focus to move into other countries around the globe.