{"id":2108628,"date":"2026-02-23T14:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2108628"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:58:25","slug":"accountancy-firm-expands-footprint-with-counterpart-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2108628-accountancy-firm-expands-footprint-with-counterpart-acquisition","title":{"rendered":"Accountancy firm expands footprint with counterpart acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Accounting firm, The Arkk Alliance, has expanded its footprint in Leamington Spa with the acquisition of DSL Accounting.<\/p>\n<p>The deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, brings an established local practice into the group and supports The Arkk Alliance\u2019s wider growth strategy across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.<\/p>\n<p>The Arkk Alliance operates from offices in Leamington Spa and Knowle (Solihull), while DSL Accounting is based in Leamington Spa.<\/p>\n<p>Following the acquisition, the five-strong DSL team has relocated to The Arkk Alliance\u2019s Leamington Spa office, and the business will transition to operate under The Arkk Alliance brand. Clients will continue to work with the same team, now supported by the wider resources of the group.<\/p>\n<p>Laurence Collins, co-owner &amp; director of The Arkk Alliance said: \u201cDSL Accounting has built an exceptional reputation in Leamington over more than 25 years. From our very first conversations, it was clear that this wasn\u2019t simply a strategic fit, it was a cultural one. We share the same belief in long-term client relationships, high technical standards and looking after our people properly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At The Arkk Alliance, growth has never been growth for growth\u2019s sake. Over recent years, we\u2019ve invested heavily in our team, our systems and our advisory capability because we want to build a modern firm that genuinely supports ambitious businesses. Bringing DSL into that environment strengthens what we\u2019re building and creates real opportunity, both for their clients and their people.<\/p>\n<p>This acquisition further cements our commitment to Leamington Spa and is another considered step in our wider plans across Warwickshire. We are building a regional firm with strong values, strong technical depth and long-term ambition. And we\u2019re doing it in a way that is sustainable, people-first and built to last.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Esther Collins, co-owner &amp; director of The Arkk Alliance said: \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly excited to welcome DSL\u2019s clients into The Arkk Alliance. The team has done a fantastic job over the last 25 years building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality advice.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our role now is to build on that strong foundation, ensuring clients continue to receive the personal service they value, alongside access to the broader advisory support and specialist expertise we\u2019ve developed at The Arkk Alliance. It\u2019s a really positive step for everyone involved, and we\u2019re looking forward to the journey ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Arkk Alliance employs 20 people and serves around 1,250 clients. DSL Accounting employs five staff and has primarily worked with owner-managed businesses and SMEs in Leamington Spa and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition is intended to maintain continuity for clients while expanding the range of services available, including tax, wealth, and corporate finance solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The DSL team has joined The Arkk Alliance\u2019s Leamington Spa office, and the integration is now complete. 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