Two firms merge into Haines Watts
4 Aug 08
The Edinburgh practice of top 20 accountancy firm Haines Watts has merged with Benson & Co and Hodgson & Co
The merger represents part of HW's plans to strengthen its presence in Scotland despite the economic climate. “This is the time when our clients need our help most,” said Fraser Kerr, managing partner. “The strengthening of our team is happening at exactly the right time."
Michael Benson of long-established firm Benson & Co said: “Merging with HW will allow us to benefit from the larger firm’s infrastructure and national client base. Combining our best practices and depth of expertise means we will be able to offer both existing and new clients an unrivalled service and advice of the highest quality.”
"The management and staff of all the firms are to stay in place as good staff are hard to find, and we are committed to having the best," said Stuart Hodgson who had worked for national firms before breaking away to set up on his own a few years ago. The firm, which has just announced 11 per cent growth, specialises in offering tax