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UHY Hacker Young has welcomed Haines Watts South West to its network, strengthening its presence in the South West and enhancing its expertise in the agricultural sector.
Haines Watts South West joins the group with effect from 1 April 2026 and will become UHY Peninsula.
Its team provides accounting, tax and advisory services to local and rural businesses and private clients, with offices in Launceston and Okehampton. The firm has a particular specialism in agriculture, which represents around 70% of its client base.
The firm is led by managing partner Fiona Davey, alongside partners Melanie Stone and Vincent Edwards. Together, the leadership team brings decades of experience advising agricultural and owner-managed businesses across Devon and Cornwall.
Fiona Davey, managing partner at UHY Peninsula, said: “We are delighted to be joining the UHY Hacker Young network. Becoming part of the national group will give our clients access to a wider range of specialist expertise while allowing us to remain firmly rooted in the rural communities we serve across Devon and Cornwall.
“We are particularly excited about helping to strengthen UHY Hacker Young’s commitment to supporting the UK’s farming sector.”
Colin Wright, group chairman at UHY Hacker Young, added: “We are very pleased to welcome UHY Peninsula to the UHY Hacker Young network. Fiona, Mel and Vince have built a well-respected firm with deep roots in the South West rural business community.
“Their strong expertise in the agricultural sector makes them a valuable addition to the group and will help further strengthen our support for farming businesses and rural enterprises across the UK.”
