West and East Midlands accountants announce merger plans

BIRMINGHAM accountancy firm Clement Keys has today revealed it is in advanced talks to merge with East Midlands-based firm PKF Cooper Parry – creating one of the largest firms of chartered accountants in the Midlands.
 
The newly-merged firm would have a combined revenue of £30m and a team of more than 350 people, operating out of two offices in the East and West Midlands. The merger is expected to take place in early January.
 
Joe Bates, managing partner at Clement Keys said: “Clement Keys and PKF Cooper Parry are delighted to be joining forces.  We have spent a number of years growing our market share and so has PKF Cooper Parry.

“Bringing the two firms together will broaden our services to businesses in our region and strengthen our position in the marketplace.
 
PKF Cooper Parry CEO Ade Cheatham said: “This is an exciting and significant merger for both firms. We share a closely aligned vision to be number one in the privately owned market across the whole of the Midlands through creating a fiercely independent firm, which is purely focused on exceptional client service.
 
“This merger will enhance and complement our offering to clients, bringing sector expertise and extensive international reach along with extensive experience across core services under one brand. 

“This exciting development demonstrates that we are ambitious for growth and are determined to be seen as the adviser of choice for privately owned business.”

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