The enlarged business will trade as dsiCMM Group serving more than 90% of FTSE 100 companies.

Direct Solutions’ legal adviser was Michael Cotterhill of Cotterhill Hitchman LLP, who was assisted by Siama Zulfiqar.

Cotterhill said he has advised dsi group since 1984. “All the parties were pleased that the deal was completed within the anticipated period. Cotterhill Hitchman LLP is sure that the merged company will be successful and wish all concerned the best of luck for the future.”