Merseyside

Johnston Carmichael supports Denholm Group with latest acquisition

Johnston Carmichael’s Corporate Finance team has provided financial and tax due diligence services to J. and J. Denholm on its recent acquisition of WPA Construction Group Ltd and its trading subsidiary Weatherproofing Advisors Ltd. The acquisition will broaden the Denholm Group’s Industrial Services division capabilities and further strengthen its already…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/5/2025

MHA has agreed to acquire Baker Tilly South East Europe (BTSEE) for up to €24m (£20.25m), marking a key step in its international expansion. BTSEE operates in Cyprus, Greece, and Southeast Europe, offering audit, tax, legal, and advisory services. The firm generated €19.4m in revenue in 2024, with €3.9m EBITDA…

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Leonard Curtis strengthens northwest insolvency team

Professional services group Leonard Curtis has appointed Steve Muncaster to strengthen its restructuring and turnaround team in the Northwest, with particular focus on the Merseyside region. Muncaster joins the UK firm, as a director, qualified accountant and licensed Insolvency Practitioner (IP), with over 25 years’ experience in restructuring and corporate…

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DJH Corporate Finance promotes director to partner

DJH’s specialist corporate finance advisory team in Manchester has announced the promotion of Jon Else from director to partner. Prior to joining DJH, Else served as CFO at a legal services business, where he successfully led multiple refinancing initiatives, acquisitions, and disposals while transforming the firm’s business model. His achievements…

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MHA Moore and Smalley appoints two to Liverpool tax team

MHA Moore and Smalley has announced two significant appointments to its Liverpool tax team. Andy Disley has joined the firm as a senior manager in the tax advisory team and Paul Clough as a tax consultant. Disley will specialise in international tax matters for both owner-managed businesses and larger corporates.…

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MHA Moore and Smalley launches new charitable foundation

Kendall accountants MHA Moore and Smalley has launched its own charitable foundation, The 1892 Foundation, to improve access to financial education for the next generation. The 1892 Foundation, which takes its name from the year the firm was established, will fund projects that promote financial literacy and nurture career and…

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Begbies Traynor appoints new restructuring expert to Liverpool team

Begbies Traynor has recently announced the appointment of experienced restructuring expert Stephen Berry as partner to its Liverpool office. Berry is a licensed insolvency practitioner and former solicitor specialising in corporate recovery and insolvency. He is also the President of Merseyside Corporate Recovery Professionals. Prior to joining Begbies Traynor, Berry…

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MHA Moore and Smalley to create 60 trainee positions

MHA Moore and Smalley will create 60 new trainee positions this year in what is a record intake for the firm as part of its plans to develop a “new generation of talent”.  The firm aims to recruit a mix of university, college and sixth form graduates to positions within…

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Cowgills opens new offices across Liverpool and Manchester

Business advisory and accountancy firm Cowgills has announced that it is opening new offices in Liverpool and Manchester. The group reports that while the firm’s head office will remain in Bolton, the 28-person team in Manchester is moving to Annex on Quay Street and taking the 3,700 sq ft space…

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Northern Accountants agrees deal to acquire TAC Accountants

Northern Accountants has announced the acquisition of Birkenhead-based TAC Accountants for an undisclosed sum. TAC Accountants, a property and construction specialist with 167 clients, currently turns over £250,000 per annum, TAC will retain all of its team, including founder Ben Thexton, who is now a director. Northern Accountants will “leverage…

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