Dains Accountants

Dains Group names David Silver as group chair

Dains Group has announced the appointment of investment banker David Silver as its new group chair, following the firm’s largest acquisition to date of Barnes Roffe. Silver has more than 20 years of experience in investment banking, including nine years as head of European investment banking at a US bank.…

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Dains corporate finance team hits national top 20 after ‘landmark’ Q1

Dains has revealed that its corporate finance team has officially entered into the national top 20 of deal advisers for the first time, following a “landmark” first quarter.  Having completed eight M&A transactions in the first quarter alone, the firm had the third most active corporate finance team in the…

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Dains joins AGN International as full member

Dains Accountants has joined global accounting association AGN International as a full member. AGN International represents high-calibre firms across over 80 countries and is known for its rigorous admission standards and focus on professional excellence. As a member, Dains gains access to a trusted global network, enabling it to offer…

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Dains advises on RVC sale to Linnaeus veterinary group

Dains Corporate Finance has advised the sellers of Rutland Veterinary Centres and Kings Veterinary Centres (RVC) on their disposal to UK veterinary group Linnaeus.  RVC operates six veterinary practices across Leicestershire and Rutland, employing over 100 staff and caring for over 20,000 pets per annum. Founded in 2014, Linnaeus has…

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Dains acquires Consilium Chartered Accountants

Dains Group has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants for an undisclosed sum. The new deal marks the group’s first acquisition since securing private equity backing from IK Partners (IK). Consilium Chartered Accountants, founded in 2013, has grown into a team of 200 professionals with offices across Scotland’s…

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IK Partners to acquire a majority stake in Dains Accountants

Private equity firm IK Partners’ IK X Fund has signed an agreement to invest in Dains Accountants, alongside the management team who are “significantly” reinvesting.  Following the completion of this deal, IK will succeed Horizon Capital, which provided the accountancy firm with an investment in 2021 to acquire 10 practices. …

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Dains Group acquires Condies Chartered Accountants

The Dains Group has acquired Condies Chartered Accountants in a move that “underscores its commitment” to the Scottish market. Condies is an established accountancy firm in Scotland, with offices in Dunfermline, Edinburgh and Dundee. The business has grown consistently in recent years, driven by a commitment to investment in technology…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/6/2024

Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, has been appointed as the 91st president of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the ninth chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Bittlestone, with a background in financial analytics and technology, aims to focus on innovation, value, sustainability, and inclusion during…

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Dains Accountants acquires CRS VAT

Dains Accountants has announced the acquisition of NHS VAT specialist, CRS VAT.  This comes as CRS founder, Chris Silk, has led the decision to join Dains group of businesses.  Silk said: “Having been established for 21 years, CRS VAT is delighted to join forces with Dains as we continue to…

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Dains expands its UK wide presence

Dains Accountants has now reached UK wide coverage presence across England, Scotland and Ireland thanks to a series of business acquisitions over the past five years. Founded in Lichfield, Staffordshire in 1926, it still holds true to its founding principles of helping enterprising owner managed businesses to flourish and grow. …

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