Dains Accountants, the Birmingham-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, has completed its acquisition of HURST, marking its entry into the North West region. The transaction represents Dains' sixth deal since securing private equity backing from IK Partners and its 16th acquisition since 2021.

Marketing Stockport reported that HURST, founded in 1982 and based at Stockport Exchange, brings a team of 120 professionals providing audit, tax advisory, corporate finance, and digital transformation services to clients across the UK and internationally.

The acquisition expands Dains to more than 1,000 professionals operating from over 30 locations throughout the UK and Ireland. HURST's existing leadership, including Managing Partner Tim Potter, Partner and Head of Business Services Mike Jackson, and Partner and Head of Practice Development Simon Brownbill, will remain in place.

Richard McNeilly, chief executive officer of Dains, said: "HURST is an exceptional firm with a reputation for quality, innovation and long-term client relationships. Their culture, values and ambition closely mirror our own, and this acquisition marks an exciting next step in our growth story."

Tim Potter, managing partner of HURST, added: "Joining Dains feels like the natural next chapter for our firm. We share a commitment to helping ambitious businesses grow, and we recognise in Dains the same drive to invest in people, technology and best-in-class client service."

The transaction strengthens Dains' specialist capabilities while providing HURST access to broader resources and investment for continued growth. Eight Advisory, Mercia, and PDW advised Dains, whilst Buzzacott and DWF represented HURST.

View the complete details on Dains' strategic expansion into the North West and its implications for regional accountancy services.