Professional Practices
We specialise in supporting professional practices, drawing on years of experience advising firms like yours.
Our joined-up audit, tax, and advisory expertise supports firms across law, architecture, accountancy, and consultancy. We help practices stay compliant, operate efficiently, and achieve sustainable growth - freeing partners to focus on their clients and the success of their practice.
Leading a professional practice today means adapting quickly and planning ahead. Our advice keeps your firm resilient, responsive, and ready for what’s next.
Led by Claire Watkins, our Professional Practices team combines audit, tax, assurance, and outsourcing expertise with genuine understanding of how professional firms operate. We recognise the distinct challenges each profession faces - from SRA compliance for law firms to cashflow and international tax for architects, and succession planning for surveyors and consultants.
Our advisers take a proactive approach, benchmarking performance, anticipating risks and strengthening both the practice and its leadership.
Areas of focus
Law firms
We advise firms of all sizes on accounting, audit, and tax, with deep expertise in SRA Accounts Rules and CLC client money rules, and back-office management accounting. Beyond compliance, we support succession, partner structuring, M&A, and capital management - positioning your firm for long-term success.
Architects and surveyors
Alongside audit, tax and statutory accounting, we support firms with strategies to improve profitability, strengthen cash flow and structure their businesses for international projects. Our tax team partners with practices to identify and claim tax relief, helping them to plan for upcoming liabilities and remain HMRC-compliant.
Accountants
Our team provides assurance and audit with a strong focus on performance, supporting practices navigating external investment and complex business structures. We work closely with leadership teams to deliver robust, timely audits while sharing knowledge and insight to strengthen decision-making
Consultancy businesses
For consultancy businesses and smaller firms without a full finance team, we provide practical support with management accounting, compliance, and business planning. We also look after the essentials - accounting, payroll, VAT, tax, and company secretarial - keeping cash flow steady, reporting on track, and your focus on your clients.
Our services
Sector-specific audits and reviews that meet regulatory standards, from UK compliance to international reporting requirements.
Tailored tax planning and compliance to optimise partner returns, manage cross-border issues, and ensure peace of mind.
Guiding ownership transitions and partner exits, while supporting the next generation of leaders.
Advice on profit-sharing, capital management and equity arrangements to balance partner expectations and business needs.
Management accounting, payroll and company secretarial support that allows fee earners to focus on clients.
Practical support with valuations, due diligence and structuring to drive growth and strengthen your practice.
Why work with us?
Choosing an adviser is about more than compliance - it’s about finding a partner who understands your profession and helps you move forward with confidence.
Advice shaped by your sector
With decades of experience advising professional practices, we offer guidance that’s grounded in a genuine understanding of your profession and the challenges you face.
Joined-up expertise
Whether it’s day-to-day accounting, guiding major transactions, or planning for the future of both the practice and its partners, we provide a complete service under one roof.
Continuity that lasts
You’ll work directly with senior specialists who provide continuity, anticipate challenges, and stay with you year after year.
