Capita has bought property consultancy GL Hearn in a deal worth £30 million.

GL Hearn has 250 London-based employees, and with regional offices spread all around the UK. Capita has said that this acquisition will allow it to build on the offerings of its existing property and infrastructure business.

Capita CEO Andy Parker said: "Beyond extending and enhancing our existing real estate offer, GL Hearn’s track record and range of expertise will allow us to provide market-leading commercial, technical and strategic advice across the entire development process.”

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