S&W has signed an agreement to acquire Beechwood Partners, a Dublin-based firm that has been operating since 2005 and offers accountancy and tax advisory services to private clients and their related corporate entities.
As per the terms of the deal, 35 employees and partners from Beechwood Partners integrate into S&W’s operations in Ireland, which currently has a workforce of more than 80 at its Sandyford location.
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This transaction represents S&W’s inaugural acquisition as an independent entity following its establishment as a professional services group in March 2025, with support from Apax Partners.
With origins tracing back to Smith & Williamson, founded in 1881, S&W employs more than 1,850 individuals and has in excess of 120 partners across the UK and Ireland.
The firm provides a variety of services in the accountancy mid-market, including corporate tax advice, assurance, business services, and a range of advisory and digital solutions encompassing recovery and restructuring, transaction services, and forensic advice.
S&W CEO Andrew Wilkes said: “I’m delighted to welcome the team from Beechwood Partners to S&W in our first acquisition as a stand-alone group as we play out our drive to accelerate growth.
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By GlobalData“Beechwood Partners is a highly respected business that shares our partner-led approach of developing long-standing relationships with clients and adding meaningful value.
“This deal strengthens our position in Ireland and forms part of our growth strategy of acquiring high-quality accountancy firms with complementary expertise.”
The acquisition of Beechwood Partners will allow S&W to expand its offerings in private client tax solutions in Ireland, as well as enhance its business outsourcing and business tax services.
Beechwood Partners partner Weston Allen said: “Having grown Beechwood Partners as a successful independent business over the past 20 years, the timing is right to pursue an exciting next chapter by partnering with a large, well-established firm.
“Having considered a number of options, S&W has given us every confidence that this deal will empower us with the necessary infrastructure and support to improve and expand our service offerings while continuing to grow our business and service our clients’ needs.”
