Specialist Cambridge-based commercial property agency firm Jeffersons Commercial LLP has merged with property consultancy Carter Jonas LLP. The merger became effective from 1st May 2011.

The Jeffersons team, led by Will Mooney and Ben Oughton will relocate to Carter Jonas’ Cambridge office. Mooney and Oughton will become Equity Partners with immediate effect. They will be responsible for running the agency and professional departments for Cambridge and the eastern region.

Chris Haworth, head of commercial, Carter Jonas, commented: “Jeffersons Commercial is one of the most successful commercial agency teams in Cambridge and I am delighted that Will and Ben are joining the partnership of Carter Jonas. This merger forms part of a strategic growth plan for the commercial division across the eastern region and will give me the opportunity to concentrate on strengthening our London presence.”

Will Mooney, partner, Jeffersons Commercial, commented: “Our client list and profile has been steadily and strongly expanding over the past five years and with this has brought an increasing requirement for a full service consultancy. Carter Jonas has a national presence and by combining the resources and skill base of the two businesses means we can offer our clients an enhanced service, and build on the success we have achieved thus far.”