Professional services group DJH has expanded its operations in the North West by acquiring three offices from Haines Watts, located in Chester city, Liverpool, and Wirral in the UK.
The move will increase DJH’s turnover to £61.5m ($82.4m), with the firm’s revenues in the North West expected to reach more than £24m.
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The transition of the acquired offices to the DJH brand will consolidate the company’s presence in the region, complementing its existing offices in Altrincham, Bury, Chester, Manchester, and Nantwich.
The current leadership teams at the acquired offices will remain in place.
Liverpool’s operations will continue under the guidance of Mike Forshaw and Tim Cherry, while Stuart Penny and Vikki Wynne will manage the Wirral office.
Steve Greensill will retain his directorial position in Chester city, with Joe Walters joining as a newly promoted director.
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By GlobalDataDirector of Haines Watts’ Liverpool team Mike Forshaw said: “Following significant changes within the Haines Watts network, joining DJH was an obvious strategic decision.
“We were looking for a platform that shares our values and can provide the stability and enhanced resources that will support our valued clients now and in the future.
“DJH’s strong regional presence and comprehensive support infrastructure makes it the perfect partner for our continued growth.”
The acquisition will allow DJH to extend a range of specialised services to its new client base, including estate planning, capital allowances, R&D tax credits, corporate finance, and HR consultancy, among others.
DJH CEO Scott Heath stated: “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy of expanding our presence in key regional markets through partnerships with high-quality, client-focused practices.
“The Chester city, Liverpool and Wirral teams bring excellent local market knowledge and strong client relationships that complement our existing North West operations beautifully.”
In June 2025, DJH acquired Nicklin, a Halesowen-based accountancy practice, which provides a variety of professional services, such as audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services.
