BKL, a UK-headquartered accountancy, tax and advisory practice, has acquired RBS Chartered Accountants in London.
The financial details related to the transaction were not disclosed.
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According to its website, Canary Wharf-based RBS has more than 40 years of experience serving its clients.
RBS partner Ketan Shah said: “Joining BKL is a natural next step for us, giving our clients access to broader expertise while preserving the personal, relationship-led approach that defines our firm.
“As part of BKL, we will continue supporting our clients in the same way as before, while strengthening the resources around us as their needs evolve.”
BKL said in a statement that RBS is a “natural fit”, adding that its approach closely aligns with how BKL works.
The company added that the combination is built on a shared focus on long-term client relationships and a stronger ability to support clients as their needs change in a fast-moving, increasingly complex market.
BKL also said that day-to-day service will remain unchanged and clients will continue working with the same teams.
BKL CEO Lee Brook said: “Bringing the RBS team on board builds on our growing position in the London market and strengthens our capability to deliver high-quality, relationship-led advice to entrepreneurs, SMEs [small and medium-sized enterprises] and OMBs [owner-managed businesses].
“This marks another step in our strategy to build a broad-based business advisory firm, combining deep technical expertise with the personal approach our clients value.”
In January this year, BKL appointed Kate Gott as corporate tax partner.
The appointment came after BKL expanded its senior leadership and technical expertise in 2025, both within the tax team and across the wider business.
