Accountancy and professional services firm DJH has strengthened its tax offering with the acquisition of specialist tax practice Forbes Dawson.

The fast-growing firm, which operates across Yorkshire, the North West, the Midlands, and the South East, has welcomed Forbes Dawson into the group as part of its latest expansion plans. All senior partners will remain as part of the deal, continuing to head the 20-strong team at its Altrincham office in Greater Manchester.

The new partnership helps future-proof the business, allowing for increased investment in training and recruitment. The Forbes Dawson brand will be retained, reflecting its established reputation.

“Forbes Dawson is not a general practice. It is a dedicated tax practice, a firm built entirely around delivering expert, bespoke tax advice to businesses, entrepreneurs, private clients, and professional advisers,” explained Scott Heath, CEO of DJH.

“The team brings deep specialism in tax across corporate and business, private client, employee incentive arrangements, VAT, property, SDLT, transactional tax work, and tax investigations.”

He continued: “In short, it delivers tax at a level that rivals the ‘big four’ and this acquisition strengthens our offering for clients across the entire group.”

Laura Hutchinson, Joint Managing Partner of Forbes Dawson, commented: “We have been very happy as an independent tax practice, setting our own high standards in client care and positioning ourselves as true tax specialists.

“However, we wanted to invest in operational support - HR, marketing, business development and technology. This deal gives us just that.”

She concluded: “Having got to know the team at DJH, we have found a firm whose values and culture align with ours. We are confident that everything that makes Forbes Dawson what it is will be retained, including the brand, while also benefiting from the resources and support the group brings.”