International connections was the theme of Mazars’ annual drinks reception for intermediaries and professional contacts in the Birmingham and West Midlands office in Church Street.

Guests were welcomed by Birmingham managing partner Lee Cartwright in the firm’s main conference suite which has floor to ceiling panoramic views of Birmingham’s professional city quarter. They were served drinks from around the world ranging from Guinness to Cobra and wines from every continent.

Mazars has a presence in 73 countries and draws on the expertise of 14,000 professionals to assist businesses, major international groups, SMEs, entrepreneurs and public bodies at every stage in their development.

In the UK, Mazars has over 1,500 partners and staff serving clients from 20 offices and is ranked as the ninth largest firm nationally.

Pictures by John James