{"id":2182210,"date":"2026-11-05T09:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/?p=2182210"},"modified":"2026-11-05T18:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:01:10","slug":"professional-services-group-accelerates-nw-growth-with-acquisition-of-manchester-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/news\/2182210-professional-services-group-accelerates-nw-growth-with-acquisition-of-manchester-firm","title":{"rendered":"S&amp;W accelerates North West growth with private client acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fast-growing professional services group, S&amp;W, has agreed to acquire Shepherd Private Clients, a specialist private client tax advisory firm based in Cheadle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, which brings 15 new colleagues to the firm, significantly strengthens S&amp;W&#8217;s tax capabilities in Manchester and supports its ambitious growth plans across the North West.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The deal continues a period of strong momentum for London-based S&amp;W in the region, following the firm&#8217;s move in May 2026 to expanded Manchester offices at Pall Mall on King Street, which doubled its footprint in the city and underlined its long term commitment to investing in one of the UK&#8217;s most dynamic regional markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founded in 2018 by Andrew Shepherd, Shepherd Private Clients has established a strong reputation for advising high net worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs and their business interests, trusts and charities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The firm&#8217;s experienced team, which includes executive director Rebecca Hunt, advises clients across the North West, throughout the UK and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The transaction will further enhance S&amp;W&#8217;s specialist private client tax capabilities in the North West, and expands S&amp;W&#8217;s ability to support clients across the region with integrated tax, audit, advisory, business outsourcing and consulting services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chris Shepard, head of Private Client Tax Services at S&amp;W, said: \u201cAndrew, Rebecca and their team are an excellent addition to our private client tax services practice and represent an important step in the continued growth of our business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThey bring a wealth of experience advising high net worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe addition of Shepherd Private Clients strengthens our offering, broadens our reach and creates exciting opportunities for both our clients and our people as we continue to grow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Donna Bulmer, regional managing partner at S&amp;W, said: \u201cThe North West is an important market for S&amp;W, and this acquisition further strengthens our presence and capabilities in the region following our investment in a larger Manchester office earlier this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAndrew, Rebecca and the team have built an excellent reputation in the market and are a fantastic addition to our business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cTheir arrival adds further depth to our local expertise, creates new opportunities to support clients across the region and builds on the strong momentum we are continuing to see in Manchester and the wider North West.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Andrew Shepherd said: \u201cRebecca and I are incredibly excited about this next chapter for the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cOver the last eight years, we have built a fantastic team and a highly respected private client offering, advising successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and families across the North West and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cS&amp;W has a long and deep-rooted tradition of advising clients in this space, making it the natural choice for our business.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He added: \u201cJoining S&amp;W will allow us to build on what we have achieved, further develop our offering and deliver even more for our clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cJust as importantly, it creates fantastic opportunities for our people. 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