Baker Tilly network firms MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley have merged, effective 3 April 2024. The combined entity will trade as MHA and boasts a team of 1,735 people across 22 offices in the UK.
This is MHA’s fourth merger in the last year, following mergers in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, and sees the firm continue its upward trajectory of exponential growth across the UK.
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.
“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.”
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.
“We are excited about the opportunities that our joint approach presents for our people, our clients, and stakeholders alike, and anticipate continued success going forward.”
Francesca Lagerberg, Baker Tilly International CEO, added: “At Baker Tiily, our growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit drive continuous progress for our clients and people. This latest merger underscores our interconnected approach, ensuring we consistently deliver to clients the expertise they need, where they need it.”