Berkeley Hamilton acquired by Baldwins

Baldwins expands with Berkeley Hamilton acquisition

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.

A New partnership in Gloucester

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.

David Baldwin, a partner at Baldwins Accountants, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership:
"Berkeley Hamilton is a well-established, large accountancy and business advice practice in Gloucester, and we want to build on its experience, reputation, and the excellent service it already provides to its clients. This is the first time we have had a base in the city, and it is considered a significant addition to our group."

"Our aim is to enhance Berkeley Hamilton’s existing high-quality accounts and tax team, while also bringing added value services like banking and corporate finance. This will be beneficial to all of their clients, whether they are sole traders or blue-chip businesses." 

A New Chapter for Berkeley Hamilton

Founded in 1982, Berkeley Hamilton has been a trusted name in Gloucester’s accounting scene for decades.

Berkeley Hamilton partner Mark Handscombe added: "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."

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.

Continued expansion for Baldwins

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 he shareholder of Berkeley Hamilton on the sale of the business to Baldwins.