Expanding regional presence across England and strengthening capability in key markets
Sumer Group, the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy firm, today announced the successful completion of four strategic transactions, significantly expanding its regional footprint and reinforcing its position as a champion for SMEs across the UK.
These transactions strengthen Sumer’s presence in London, the North West, Devon/Cornwall and the South Coast, bringing an additional 70+ colleagues into the Group and extending its service capabilities in these key regions.
Nick Taylor, Head of M&A at Sumer Group, said: “These deals continue to demonstrate how our regional strategy is resonating across the UK. We are proud to join forces with likeminded practices who are focused on quality of service, cultural alignment and commitment to their local communities. Each firm delivers on our strategic aims, building further scale in London and developing a presence in Wigan, Plymouth and Lewes.”
The four strategic transactions include:
- NR Barton joins Cowgills in the North West expanding our footprint in Wigan and Lancashire with their dedicated team bringing long established client relationships, alongside innovative thinking on technology.
- RT Marke has merged with Condy Mathias establishing a presence in the Plymouth region and adding specialised expertise to our growing platform across Devon and Cornwall.
- Simmons Gainsford have expanded our presence in the capital through partnering with Defries Weiss, bringing additional scale and capability in London, along with their impressive client portfolio.
- Carpenter Box has joined forces with Clark Brownscombe Chartered Accountants in Lewes. This transaction brings a new location to our market leading South Coast presence, coupled with excellent expertise and client base in the landed estate sector.
These transactions reflect Sumer’s ongoing strategy of partnering with leading regional practices that share its ethos, values, and approach to client service. The firm continues to build regional hubs throughout the UK focused on the SME market.
Taylor added: “The Sumer M&A pipeline continues to be strong with further deals anticipated in the coming months. These latest announcements demonstrate an ability to successfully execute highly selective M&A. This is an exciting time for Sumer Group as we continue to expand our capabilities and geographic reach to better serve our clients.”
Recognised as the 13th largest accountancy firm by Accountancy Daily’s Top 75, Sumer has rapidly scaled operations, achieving a remarkable 605% growth in total fee income since 2023. The firm now employs more than 2,300 professionals across 60 offices and generates an annual turnover of over £200 million.
