Mullin Consultancy, which launched in February 2012, has started trading under the name of Newgate.
The agency is headed by John Mullin, a former director of Citigate Dewe Rogerson, who will become MD of Newgate’s Edinburgh office.
Mullin said: ‘This development creates the opportunity for much quicker business growth and to build on the business strategy begun by Mullin Consultancy.’
Simon Nayyar, MD of Newgate’s public affairs businesses, said: ‘John is a very accomplished comms performer.’