Baldwins expands into Gloucester with Berkeley Hamilton acquisition, strengthening its regional presence. The move retains all staff and enhances services, marking the firm's sixth expansion in 12 months amid rapid growth.
Midlands-based accountancy group Baldwins is continuing its rapid expansion by opening its first office in Gloucester through the acquisition of local firm Berkeley Hamilton. This marks Baldwins' sixth new office in the last 12 months, reflecting the group's strong growth trajectory.
With the acquisition, all 25 staff members and the existing partners at Berkeley Hamilton will remain with the company, which serves over 700 corporate and private clients. These clients range from SMEs to global entities, and the addition of Baldwins will allow for further enhancement of services.
Founded in 1982, Berkeley Hamilton has been a trusted name in Gloucester’s accounting scene for decades.
Moving forward, the firm will operate under the new name Baldwin Berkeley Hamilton, bringing together the strengths of both organizations to better serve their clients.
Berkeley Hamilton partner Mark Handscombe said: "This is a new chapter in our business which we are looking forward to developing. The partnership with Baldwins will allow us to continue delivering excellent service while benefiting from their significant expertise and resources."
This acquisition is part of a broader growth strategy for Baldwins, which has made six other acquisitions, including Davisons, Cassons, Sinclair Scott, DHJH, Booth Ainsworth, and Scott Moncrieff.
In 2016, Baldwins, along with Visma BPO and Blick Rothenburg, was acquired by private equity firm HG Capital to form the multidisciplinary professional services group Cogital. In 2020, Cogital rebranded as Azets, marking another evolution in Baldwins' journey.
James Pugh advised the shareholder of Berkeley Hamilton on the sale of the business to Baldwins.
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