Stoke-on-Trent-based accountancy firm DJH has acquired Haines Watts offices in Chester, Liverpool and Wirral.
The deal takes DJH’s turnover to £61.5 million, with revenues in the North West surpassing £24 million.
All three offices will operate under the DJH brand immediately, joining its existing sites in Altrincham, Bury, Chester, Manchester and Nantwich.
An ‘obvious’ decision
Mike Forshaw, Director of Haines Watts’ Liverpool team, said: “Joining DJH was an obvious decision. We wanted a platform that shares our values and can give clients the stability and resources they need. DJH’s strong regional presence makes it the perfect partner for our future growth.”
The acquisition means businesses across Merseyside and Cheshire will now have access to DJH’s extended in-house services, which include estate planning, capital allowances and R&D tax credits, corporate finance, commercial funding solutions, HR consultancy and IT support.
Leadership to remain unchanged
Local leadership will remain unchanged, with Mike Forshaw and Tim Cherry continuing to head up the Liverpool team, Stuart Penny and Vikki Wynne leading in Wirral, and Steve Greensill directing operations in Chester alongside newly promoted Joe Walters.
Scott Heath, Chief Executive Officer at DJH, said: “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy of expanding our presence in key regional markets through partnerships with high-quality, client-focused practices.
“The Chester city, Liverpool and Wirral teams bring excellent local market knowledge and strong client relationships that complement our existing North West operations beautifully.”
Backed by Tenzing
Backed by private equity investor Tenzing, DJH is a UK top 30 accountancy and professional services group with offices across the North West, Black Country, Yorkshire, the South East and Dublin. Following sixteen acquisitions in the last four years, the firm now employs 750 people.
