Newcastle
Our coverage on Newcastle focuses on the city’s evolving accountancy landscape, highlighting firm expansions, talent development, and its role within the broader North East professional services sector. Accountancy Today reports on developments such as Johnston Carmichael’s rapid growth since establishing its Newcastle office in 2023, including Armstrong Watson’s acquisition of Newcastle-based Joseph Miller and its move into the state-of-the-art One Strawberry Lane office, reflecting the firm’s commitment to growth in the North East. Our editorial provides insights into Newcastle’s position as a hub for corporate services, with all ‘Big Four’ firms maintaining a presence in the city, and its significance in the UK’s financial and professional services landscape. This coverage offers accountants, partners, and firm leaders a comprehensive view of Newcastle’s dynamic accountancy sector.
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyAccounting Firms
Clive Owen advisory team delivers record £25m grant support
The grants advisory team at Clive Owen has reported a record first half of 2025, securing more than £25m of grant funding for its clients. Led by partner Carl Wright and manager Eleanor Kay, the firm supported more than 50 businesses across the UK over the past six months, with…
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10 JulyPeople Moves
UNW appoints new chief finance and operations officer
North East independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm UNW has announced the appointment of Fran Rutherford as its new chief finance and operations officer. A chartered accountant, Rutherford joined the firm in April 2025 and brings a wealth of strategic and financial leadership experience. She began her career in…
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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneBusiness
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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20 JunePeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael appoints Newcastle tax director
Johnston Carmichael has announced the appointment of Adrienne Paterson as tax director in its Newcastle office, strengthening its presence in the North East. Paterson, one of the region’s most experienced transaction tax specialists, began her career at KPMG in the early 1990s and later worked at EY before joining a…
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19 JuneAccounting Firms
Robson Laidler acquires Tindles to create £9m group
Robson Laidler has acquired Tindles Chartered Accountants for an undisclosed sum, forming a £9m accountancy group spanning Newcastle, Durham and Teesside. The acquisition of the Teesside-based firm marks Robson Laidler’s “largest” deal since its founding more than a century ago. It brings the combined group’s turnover to approximately £9m and…
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13 JuneAccounting Firms
Armstrong Watson secures eight-figure funding from HSBC
Accountancy and business advisory firm Armstrong Watson has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support its expansion across the North of England and Scotland. The investment will enable the Carlisle-headquartered firm to grow both organically and through acquisitions. It currently operates 19 offices, including in Leeds, Newcastle,…
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12 JunePeople Moves
Azets appoints regional managing director for Yorkshire
Azets has appointed Claire Needham as regional managing director for Yorkshire and the North East. Needham was promoted from her role as managing partner of the York office and head of the UK technical accounting team. She will take over from Russell Turner, who is retiring at the end of…
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12 JunePeople Moves
Clive Owen appoints new head of tax amid continued growth
Clive Owen LLP has appointed partner David Baggaley as its new head of tax as the firm expands its advisory team following a year of growth. Baggaley will lead the tax division across the firm’s five offices, supporting its long-term development strategy. A chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser, Baggaley…
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6 JuneBusiness
Wbg’s internal audit team adds seven new clients in Q1
The internal audit team at Wbg has secured seven new clients and retained a further five following a re-tender process in the first quarter of the year, generating more than £285,000 in recurring fee income. The expanded client base includes public sector organisations such as National Museums Scotland, National Library…
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May- 2025 -27 MayCorporate Finance
Cooper Parry advises on sale of Aerial Platforms to Centurion Group
Cooper Parry’s corporate finance team has advised the shareholders of Aerial Platforms Limited (APL) on its recent sale to Centurion Group. Headquartered in Leigh, Greater Manchester, APL is a specialist rental provider of powered access lifting equipment for working at height with additional depots in Newcastle and Carlisle. As an…
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