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DJH has announced the acquisition of Forbes Dawson as part of its latest expansion strategy across the Midlands, South East, North West, and Yorkshire.
The move brings “big four-level” technical expertise to the firm’s wider client base, focusing on bespoke advice for businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients.
The Forbes Dawson brand will be retained following the deal, with all senior partners remaining in their roles to lead the 20-strong team.
The partnership is designed to “future-proof” the specialist practice by providing increased investment in recruitment, training, and operational support.
According to DJH, the acquisition adds “deep specialisms” to its fold, covering corporate and business tax, employee incentives, VAT, stamp duty land tax (SDLT), and tax investigations.
Forbes Dawson’s leadership noted that the deal allows the practice to benefit from DJH’s established HR, marketing, and technology resources while maintaining its independent specialist identity.
Scott Heath, CEO of DJH, said: “Forbes Dawson is not a general practice. It is a dedicated tax practice, a firm built entirely around delivering expert, bespoke tax advice.
“The team brings deep specialism across transactional tax work and investigations; in short, it delivers tax at a level that rivals the ‘big four’. This acquisition strengthens our offering for clients across the entire group. Bringing the business into the DJH fold creates a genuinely powerful proposition.”
Laura Hutchinson, joint managing partner of Forbes Dawson, added: “We have been very happy as an independent tax practice, but we wanted to invest in operational support. Having got to know the team at DJH, we have found a firm whose values and culture align with ours.
“We are confident that everything that makes Forbes Dawson what it is will be retained, including the brand, while also benefiting from the resources and support the group brings.”
