Email: ben.barlow@cowgills.co.uk
Support for professional services
firms that want clarity and control
How we champion
your business
From partnership models to work-in-progress management, professional services firms face challenges few others understand.
As specialists in business services ourselves, we know just what it takes to run a profitable, client-focused practice. For tailored support that helps you make better decisions delivering real commercial results, speak to Sumer.
4 Reasons to Choose Sumer
Structure your practice for success:
Advice on partnerships, LLPs and models that match your goals.
Increase profitability
with clarity:
Insight into clients, pricing and services that drive better returns.
Free up cash and
reduce stress:
Support to cut lock-up, shorten WIP cycles and improve collections.
Plan your next chapter:
Succession strategies that help you prepare for change with confidence.
Meet the team

Charlie Eve
South East
Charlie Eve
Email: charlie.eve@carpenterbox.com

Caroline Keenan
Northern Ireland
Sheryl Macaulay
Scotland
Sheryl Macaulay
Partner at EQ, previously having been a Director at Douglas Home and Co before the recent merger in May.She received her training while working at the company becoming a fully qualified FCCA.Having moved from Accounts and Audit in 2006, Sheryl now specialises in Tax Planning but has gained a broad range of general industry knowledge through the years. When asked what the best thing about working with DH&Co is, Sheryl replied that it was the brilliant team of staff and directors that she gets the opportunity to work with.

Lucas Markou
Midlands
Lucas Markou
Email: LucasMarkou@jerroms.co.uk

Gary Miller
London
Gary Miller
Email: gmiller@hwfisher.co.uk

Stephen Slater
North East
Stephen Slater
Stephen joined RMT in 1993 shortly after qualifying, has been a partner since 2002 and as of 2025 is the Managing Director. He is responsible for the development of RMT’s outsourced services, particularly the introduction of VAO, and was instrumental in the creation of RMT’s sister company; RMT Technology.
Stephen is currently President of the International Association of Accounting Innovation and Technology Consultants (IAAITC), who work with BERR and ENISA and is part of the ENISA European Working Party for IT Risk Management Security. In addition, Stephen is a Governor of Thomas Bewick School which specialises in educating children with Autism.
Email: stephen.slater@r-m-t.co.uk

Fiona Westwood
South WestThere are plenty of ways Sumer can make a
difference to your business.
But if we had to pick one, it’s our people. With partner-led services from local experts in every region, we offer national scale and personal
support from people who understand your sector and your community. From succession planning and exits to international growth, our
specialists are here to help you make the big decisions with confidence.