Leicestershire

James Cowper Kreston advises Duncan and Toplis on Torr Waterfield acquisition

James Cowper Kreston has provided financial and tax due diligence services to Duncan and Toplis on its acquisition of Leicester-based accountancy firm Torr Waterfield. Established in 1925, Duncan and Toplis currently operates from 13 offices. The agreement, which is pending regulatory approval, will see the firm join the Duncan and…

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Torr Waterfield to join Duncan & Toplis

Leiceter-based accountancy firm Torr Waterfield has revealed it is set to become part of Duncan and Toplis, as part of a strategic growth plan designed to expand the group’s regional presence and client offering. The agreement, which is pending regulatory approval, will see the firm join the Duncan and Toplis…

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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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Duncan and Toplis acquires Underwood Green

Duncan and Toplis has announced the acquisition of Derby-based accountants Underwood Green for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will see Duncan and Toplis expand into a new location, broadening its service offering to clients across the Midlands. With locations across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, London, and now Derbyshire, the acquisition is…

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Today’s news in brief – 9/1/2025

Shaw Gibbs has appointed Campbell Smith as chief financial officer, succeeding John Williams, who helped grow the company’s revenue from £10m to over £55m. Smith brings extensive experience in private equity, M&A transactions, and finance leadership, having worked at KPMG, Vodafone, and Kynetec. He joins at a pivotal time as…

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PKF Smith Cooper assists in financial review of Ryedale Caravan

PKF Smith Cooper has undertaken a review into Ryedale Caravan and Leisure’s current financial position and options available, along with pursuing a marketing strategy, in an attempt to find a buyer for the business.  The firm’s business restructuring and recovery partners, Brett Barton and Dean Nelson, are “actively engaging with…

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HB&O makes 10 promotions

HB&O, which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, has made 10 promotions across its accounts, audit, marketing and Virtual Finance Office (VFO) teams. In the firm’s Coventry office, Nathanael Hodges has been promoted from trainee accountant to audit senior after three years with the firm. He has experience in audit…

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Grant Thornton advises on concrete operator deals

Grant Thornton’s corporate finance team in the East of England has advised Peterborough-based PJ Thory on the acquisition of three quarry sites and Gemmix on the acquisition of five ready-mix concrete sites which is believed to make it the largest independently owned supplier of ready-mix concrete in the UK. These…

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RSM secures sale of Leicestershire-based noise control business

RSM UK has achieved the sale of Hodgson Acoustics Company Ltd’s business to Wiltech Acoustics Ltd, saving the jobs of all 80 employees.  Glen Carter and Phillip Sykes of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as joint administrators of Hodgson Acoustics Company Ltd on 20 September 2023.  Based in…

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Quantuma completes pre-pack sale of Safeguard SVP Limited

The Brighton team of business advisory firm Quantuma has completed the pre-pack sale of Safeguard SVP Limited after it entered into administration on 29 March 2023.  The pre-pack sale of the business and assets to competitor company Safeguard VP Limited, which was led by the firm’s managing directors Sean Bucknall…

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