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  • Jul- 2025 -
    15 July
    People MovesHW Fisher promotes two senior staff to partner and director roles

    HW Fisher promotes two senior staff to partner and director roles

    Accountancy firm HW Fisher, part of Sumer Group, has promoted Mark Taylor to partner in its business solutions practice and Pierre-Luc Beneytout to director in its forensic division. Taylor has more than 17 years’ experience in professional services, including six years in audit. He provides accounting and tax advice across…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    20 June
    CompaniesCompany insolvencies in England and Wales rise 8% in May

    Company insolvencies in England and Wales rise 8% in May

    The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales rose to 2,238 in May 2025, according to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service.  This represents an 8% increase from April 2025, when there were 2,074 insolvencies, and a 15% rise compared with May 2024, which saw 1,946 cases.…

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  • 4 June
    People MovesHW Fisher appoints new audit partner

    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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  • Apr- 2025 -
    11 April
    BusinessSimmons Gainsford acquires Defries Weiss

    Simmons Gainsford acquires Defries Weiss

    Simmons Gainsford has announced the acquisition of Defries Weiss, a well-established accountancy practice based in Golders Green, North London. Defries Weiss, led by their founder partners Gerry Defries and Warren Weiss, has a team of seven based in the UK, supported by an additional four professionals in an outsourced facility…

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  • Feb- 2025 -
    13 February
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 13/2/2025

    Today’s news in brief – 13/2/2025

    Azets has acquired part of KPMG Sweden’s audit, advisory, and tax business for SMEs, marking its first Nordic deal. The acquisition, set to complete in summer 2025, will double Azets Sweden’s size to SEK1bn (£738m) and create a new business area. The deal expands Azets’ presence in the public sector…

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  • 13 February
    People MovesHW Fisher appoints new audit partner

    HW Fisher appoints new audit partner

    HW Fisher, part of Sumer Group, has announced the appointment of Daniel Burke as an audit partner as it continues to invest in and enhance its audit department capabilities.   Burke brings over 25 years of experience in professional practice, specialising in company audits, accounting and tax advisory services for owner-managed…

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  • Nov- 2024 -
    21 November
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 21/11/2024

    Today’s news in brief – 21/11/2024

    Nigel Burke has been elected chairman of Saffery for a four-year term, succeeding James Sykes. Burke, who joined Saffery in 2012, helped establish its film and TV unit, which now includes 89 professionals. Based in London, he will continue advising media clients while supporting firm management. Sykes, who doubled Saffery’s…

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  • 21 November
    People MovesHW Fisher makes two new director promotions

    HW Fisher makes two new director promotions

    HW Fisher, part of Sumer Group, has announced that it has appointed two new directors to support the firm’s continued growth. As part of the firm’s latest round of promotions, Susan Armstrong-Brookes has been appointed director in the Credit Management Department. Armstrong-Brookes has been with HW Fisher for over twenty-two…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    10 October
    Accounting FirmsSumer continues expansion with HW Fisher merger

    Sumer continues expansion with HW Fisher merger

    Sumer has continued its expansion with the merger of London-based audit and advisory firm, HW Fisher. HW Fisher joins the Sumer network with its 300-strong team that provides expert accountancy, audit, tax, corporate and advisory services to entrepreneurs, high growth SMEs, corporates and high-net-worth individuals. The firm has “significant” expertise in…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    19 June
    EconomyInsolvencies remain high despite 6% fall in May

    Insolvencies remain high despite 6% fall in May

    The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales in May was 6% lower at 2,006 than the month prior, and 21% lower than the same month in the previous year after seasonal adjustments, new government statistics show. Despite this, the number of company insolvencies still remained much higher…

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