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BKL has announced the acquisition of RBS, an accountancy practice based in Canary Wharf, to bolster its London operations.
The move follows BKL’s strategy of acquiring firms with a focus on owner-managed businesses.
RBS was founded in 1986 and advises clients across the construction, property, healthcare, and professional services sectors.
RBS partners Ketan Shah and Atul Kothari will continue to lead the team within the larger organisation. The acquisition gives RBS clients access to broader specialist services, including corporate finance and sustainability.
BKL currently operates offices in North London, the City, Cardiff, and Newcastle. The firm partnered with private equity investor CBPE in 2023 to accelerate its long-term growth and acquisition plans.
The firm is a member of DFK International, a global alliance of independent accountancy firms.
Its service range includes tax consultancy, audit, and fractional chief financial officer support.
Lee Brook, chief executive of BKL, said: “Bringing the RBS team on board builds on our growing position in the London market and strengthens our capability to deliver high quality, relationship-led advice to entrepreneurs, SMEs and OMBs.
“This marks another step in our strategy to build a broad-based business advisory firm, combining deep technical expertise with the personal approach our clients value.”
Ketan Shah, partner at RBS, added: “Joining BKL is a natural next step for us, giving our clients access to broader expertise while preserving the personal, relationship-led approach that defines our firm.”
