Moore Kingston Smith pioneers innovative professional services transaction – with completion of private equity funding as an LLP
Moore Kingston Smith LLP has become the first major accountancy firm in the UK to take on private equity (PE) funding and at the same time fully retain its coveted limited liability partnership status. The unique structure of the firm’s investment from major European PE house Waterland, which successfully completed on 30 June 2023, represents…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith renews back-of-shirt sponsorship of Leyton Orient FC
Moore Kingston Smith is delighted to continue its long-standing relationship with Leyton Orient Football Club by renewing its back-of-shirt sponsorship for the 23/24 and 24/25 seasons. “We are delighted to have Moore Kingston Smith continue their partnership with the club,” said Ravi Patel, Chief Commercial Officer at Leyton Orient. “Their commitment to the club has…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith team chooses new Charity Partner, St Giles
Moore Kingston Smith is thrilled to announce that its people have chosen St Giles as the firm’s new Charity Partner, by a firm-wide vote. St Giles provides support across a broad range of issues with services designed to make a genuine, long-term impact on social mobility, an issue that is close to the heart of…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith announces new general practice partner
Moore Kingston Smith, the London firm of the top 10* Moore UK network of accountants and business advisers, today announces the appointment of Jonathan Roberts in its General Practice team. Jonathan is a partner who guides entrepreneurial businesses and their owners amongst the London and Thames Valley community on their growth journeys, with a focus…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith announces new partner and ten directors
Moore Kingston Smith is pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner, as well as ten director promotions across its client-facing and business operations teams. James Davenport has been promoted internally. James Davenport is a general practice partner, supporting owner-managed businesses across the full suite of accounting, tax and advisory services delivered by the…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith acquires Pilot Financial
Moore Kingston Smith is delighted to announce the acquisition of Pilot Financial, a workplace pensions, employee benefits and financial planning consultancy, renowned in the education sector. The acquisition follows the recent announcement of investment from European private equity firm, Waterland, in the business to fund an ambitious M&A programme in the UK as part of its growth and thought leadership…
READ MOREWebinar recording: International Women’s Day – #EmbraceEquity in business and beyond
Our insightful panel discussion on International Women’s Day centred around the panel’s lived experiences and their visions for a truly equal future. They discussed the barriers to businesses and society achieving full equity, their personal inspiration and how women can be championed in the workplace and at home. There were some great questions from the…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith announces external investment
Moore Kingston Smith is delighted to announce it has received external investment from European private equity firm, Waterland, with a view to funding an ambitious growth and expansion programme, in line with its vision for sustainable success. “This is an exciting development in Moore Kingston Smith’s ongoing growth strategy,” said Managing Partner Maureen Penfold, “which…
READ MOREICAEW’s Corporate Financier: Marc Fecher on selling highly specialised manufacturing business
In his interview, Partner Marc Fecher talks about how our corporate finance and M&A tax teams advised Power Adhesives on its sale to Longacre Group. This was a complex transaction with multiple shareholders, involving a divestiture, a capex investment plan and export sales growth. Understanding the clients and their objectives using a solution-based, collaborative approach…
READ MOREMoore Kingston Smith appoints new Corporate Client Services Partner
Moore Kingston Smith is pleased to announce the appointment of new Corporate Client Services partner, Alex Crompton. Alex’s appointment in the dedicated Corporate Client Services group further strengthens the firm’s audit offering and will see her support fast-growing and larger private businesses as their trusted adviser. With over 25 years of Big 4 experience, Alex…
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