Lancashire

Today’s news in brief – 15/4/2025

Accounting and advisory firm MHA has officially listed on AIM with a market capitalisation of £271m, following a successful £98m raise through institutional and retail investors. The IPO, unanimously approved by the board and partners, is seen as the most sustainable long-term strategy for the firm. CEO Rakesh Shaunak highlighted…

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Consilium advises Cleartech Group on ECB acquisition

Consilium Chartered Accountants has provided lead advisory and tax due diligence services to Cleartech Group for the acquisition of Wigan-based ECB (Water Solutions) Limited. The deal is Cleartech’s first acquisition outside of Scotland and significantly compliments its existing HVAC commissioning, water treatment and Legionella compliance services in England. ECB is…

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Cowgills acquires NRB Chartered Accountants

Cowgills has acquired Wigan-based NRB Chartered Accountants for an undisclosed sum, further strengthening its footprint in the North West.  According to the firm, the move aligns with its ambitious growth strategy, which aims for a 25% expansion over the next 12 months. The acquisition provides Cowgills with a Wigan office, adding to its existing…

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Today’s news in brief – 25/11/2024

BDO has achieved full-year revenues exceeding £1bn for the first time in its 100-year history. For the year ending July 2024, all business areas—Audit, Tax, and Advisory—experienced 8.6% growth despite economic uncertainty, with operating profits rising 15% to £227m. The firm credited its success to its core market of entrepreneurial…

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EY appoints new head of Capital and Debt Advisory in the North

EY has appointed corporate finance professional Will Rix as a new partner and the firm’s new head of Capital and Debt Advisory for the North of England. The role will focus on independently advising businesses, including both corporate and Private Equity (PE) owned clients, on optimising capital structures and their…

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Xeinadin advises on Millercare MBO

Xeinadin’s Corporate Finance team has successfully advised Millercare Limited on a management buy-out. Panoramic Growth Equity, a leading investor in entrepreneurial UK companies, part funded the MBO from its fourth investment from Panoramic SME Fund 3. Panoramic has partnered with Millercare longstanding management team, MD Nick Buchanan, Finance Director Phil…

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Latest merger sees fast growing practice now on the streets of Preston

Streets Chartered Accountants, a top 40 UK professional service firm, has announced the establishment of Streets Turner Chartered Accountants. The announcement follows the merger of the Preston practice, Turner Accountants with the fast-growing multi regional practice, Streets Chartered Accountants. This latest merger is one of more than seven completed by…

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Streets merges with Andrew Wright and Co

Streets Chartered Accountants has announced its merger with Andrew Wright and Co. The merger has led to the establishment of Streets Andrew Wright Chartered Accountants. The merger of Andrew Wright and Co follows on from a number of others with Streets over the last 18 months including practices in Colchester,…

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PM+M launches new charity programme called Positive Impact

Blackburn and Bury-based accountancy firm PM+M has launched a new community initiative called Positive Impact that aims to increase the firm’s investment in local projects across East Lancashire and Greater Manchester. The firm said Positive Impact is a dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility project that will build on PM+M’s long-term commitment…

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Today’s news in brief – 20/5/2024

Beever and Struthers has advised Lancashire-based Plastic and Rubber Group (PAR) on its sale to R&G Fluid Power Group. PAR, known for its bespoke engineering services and product distribution, will now be part of Diploma PLC’s UK aftermarket business. PAR’s directors will stay on to integrate with R&G’s existing operations.…

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