Accountancy and advisory firm expands with takeover

An accountancy and advisory firm has expanded with a takeover.

S&W has bought Peppercorn Tax.

Bosses say the move for the Newcastle and County Durham-based tax advice and accounting services provider “strengthens S&W’s presence in the North East and supports its strategy of investing in high-quality regional expertise”.

Under the terms of the agreement, eight staff, including directors Emma Glover and Kelly Morgan, will switch to S&W.

Donna Bulmer, regional managing partner at S&W, which has two offices in Newcastle, said: “This deal significantly enhances our tax advisory offering to clients in the North East.

“The Peppercorn team brings deep technical expertise and a proven track record of building trusted client relationships.

“Their commitment to exceptional service aligns perfectly with ours, and I look forward to working closely with our new colleagues.” 

Kelly added: “We are delighted to be joining S&W.

“Our success has been built on delivering exceptional technical expertise, combined with a deep commercial understanding of our clients and their businesses.

“Those same qualities are at the core of S&W’s values, and we are excited to be joining a firm with a strong national reputation and an excellent regional presence.”

The deal follows S&W’s acquisitions of three northern Haines Watts offices in 2024 and Leathers LLP in 2023.

Read more about S&W's North East services in an interview with Donna Bulmer in Bdaily's sister publication N magazine here.

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