Nicklin continues expansion with another merger

HALESOWEN-based chartered accountancy firm Nicklin is continuing to expand. It has merged with Worcester-based Crowther Beard.

It is the second merger for Nicklin in the space of eight months.

The merger will see Crowther Beard, which also has an office in Tewkesbury, changing its name to Nicklin, although it will continue to operate from its two existing offices.

All Crowther Beard staff are transferring to the new practice, with partners Sarah Costello-Byrne and Chris Hobbs taking on consultancy roles.

Harvey Owen, managing partner at Nicklin, said: “This merger will enable both firms to share ideas and continue building on their existing strengths in order to enhance the services we offer to our clients which, in turn, will help to grow the practice.

“The Nicklin name already enjoys a strong reputation in the Worcester area, so it was a logical next step for us to merge with a well-established firm there, putting us in an even greater position to compete locally with national firms. We see this merger as an extremely positive move for both practices.”

John Painter, who was managing partner at Crowther Beard and will remain as a partner within the new practice, said: “We have known Nicklin for some time and have found the firm to be very similar to ours in terms of its values, goals and approach to client service.

“I believe that the merged firm will further enhance the services both Nicklin and ourselves can offer our clients by enabling us to share ideas, expertise and best practice.”

Nicklin merged with Rubery-based Lowe McTernan last June.