MHA Moore and Smalley merger finalised

The merger between MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley has completed, creating a firm of chartered accountants and business advisers employing more than 1,745 people and 22 offices.

MHA Moore and Smalley employed 400 people across offices in Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Blackpool, Kendal, Lancaster and Nottingham.

MHA, the UK member of Baker Tiller International, is on a path of continued growth, completing three other deals in the past year and recently opening new offices in Scotland and Wales.

Graham Gordon, managing partner at MHA Moore and Smalley, said: “This merger represents the natural next step for us, having worked closely together since 2010 and being branded as MHA Moore and Smalley since 2017."

Rakesh Shaunak, managing partner and chairman of MHA, said: “We are incredibly pleased to complete what is a significant deal for MHA, allowing us to further strengthen our technical and geographical offering in the UK.

“Both firms have grown significantly in the last 12 years and MHA’s synergy with MHA Moore and Smalley has been an exceptional showcase of the alignment of ethos and values within our firms.

“Now, with access to our combined sector expertise and expanded scope of service, our clients and our people are set to benefit immensely from enhanced opportunities for collaboration and career advancement."