Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton is one of the UK’s leading mid-tier professional services firms, known for its audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. We cover the latest on Grant Thornton’s business developments, leadership changes, financial results, and strategic initiatives that impact UK finance professionals. Our reporting highlights the firm’s approach to innovation, client service, and sector expertise, particularly in supporting mid-market businesses and growth-oriented organisations.
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyBusiness
Grant Thornton US and UK arms in race to acquire German counterpart
Grant Thornton’s UK and US firms are competing to acquire their German counterpart in a private equity-led push to consolidate the network’s international structure, according to the Financial Times. People familiar with the matter told the FT that Grant Thornton Germany is reviewing bids from both parties. The contest reflects…
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9 JulyPeople Moves
S&W appoints energy and infrastructure lead to valuations team
S&W has announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure specialist Phil Gunter-Rees to lead its valuations and modelling team’s energy and infrastructure offering. Gunter-Rees joins from Grant Thornton, where he was a partner in the valuations and modelling team. He previously held senior roles at EY, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and…
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneBusiness
Grant Thornton launches employee benefit trust
Grant Thornton UK has announced a move to introduce an employee benefit trust (EBT) to reward its staff for their “contributions to the firm’s future success”. The move follows the company’s decision to accept external investment from international private equity firm Cinven. When choosing to take external investment with Cinven,…
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20 JunePeople Moves
Grant Thornton adds new tax director in the South
Business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP has appointed Tom Rodwell as Private Capital tax director, enhancing its capabilities across the South and London advising private companies and their shareholders when they are considering selling their business. Based in Southampton, Rodwell brings 16 years of tax…
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16 JunePeople Moves
Grant Thornton UK bolsters Financial Services Restructuring & Insolvency practice
Grant Thornton UK has promoted Jarred Erceg and Russell Simpson to partners in its financial services restructuring and insolvency team. Erceg, a qualified insolvency practitioner, has more than 15 years’ experience delivering restructuring advisory services in Australia and the UK. He works with corporates, capital providers and other stakeholders on…
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4 JunePeople Moves
HW Fisher appoints new audit partner
HW Fisher, part of the Sumer Group, has announced that it has expanded its audit practice with the appointment of Diccon Thornely as audit partner. With nearly 20 years’ experience, Thornely advises on a wide range of areas, with particular expertise in reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS as well…
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May- 2025 -29 MayPeople Moves
Grant Thornton appoints new Global Mobility partner
Grant Thornton UK has appointed Davyd Fisher as a partner in its Tax practice. Based in Manchester, Fisher specialises in Global Mobility Tax Services, assisting employers in managing the “complexities” of cross-border taxation and social security. His areas of expertise include tax policy, process compliance and consulting, with a specific focus…
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27 MayPeople Moves
Grant Thornton appoints two to tax and transfer pricing practices
Grant Thornton UK has continued its investment in senior tax talent with the appointment of two new partners.The firm has hired Gil Oglesby to lead on its tax function transformation proposition, supporting clients with their tax technology, data, processes and people. He was previously head of Direct Tax and Transformation…
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21 MayPractice
Grant Thornton and Teesside Uni launch applied sustainability apprenticeship
Grant Thornton UK and Teesside University have partnered to launch a new apprenticeship designed to build sustainability business skills. The Applied Sustainability Professional Level 4 Apprenticeship will help employees to “drive impactful social and environmental change with practical application from the outset”. Grant Thornton said the course, which is delivered by…
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19 MayPeople Moves
Hurst expands team with new hires
Independent accounting and business advisory firm Hurst has welcomed a raft of new arrivals as its expansion gathers pace. Zeeshan Merchant has joined as a manager in the business services team and Joe Goscomb has joined as an associate manager in the tax team. Merchant has nine years’ experience in…
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