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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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Daines Group acquires Barnes Roffe

The Dains Group has announced that it has acquired Barnes Roffe, marking its second acquisition since securing private equity backing from IK Partners. Barnes Roffe will join the Dains Group on 4 June 2025, significantly strengthening the client proposition in financial advisory, corporate tax, audit, and corporate finance. The Barnes…

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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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What do accountancy firms stand to gain from IPOs?

MHA is the latest accountancy firm to announce plans to list on AIM, targeting a £269m share placing in its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which could happen as soon as this week. While MHA isn’t the first firm to take this step – and won’t be the last – the…

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Top firms collaborate with unis on accountancy careers access

Top accountancy firms and a number of UK universities have partnered to launch a programme that aims to make careers within the industry more accessible as part of a new Purpose Coalition project.  The project saw 11 firms – AAB, Albert Goodman, Crowe UK, Dains, Forvis Mazars, Gerald Edelman, HaysMac,…

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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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Today’s news in brief – 17/6/2024

EY has named Annie Graham as its new UK head of audit, succeeding Andrew Walton. With nearly 30 years in the field, Graham has extensive experience with FTSE 100 and private equity-backed firms. She joined EY in 1997 as an intern and became a partner at 29. Currently the UK&I…

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