About us

Combining technical expertise with a highly personal service.
Adding value by providing commercial insight and forward‑looking advice alongside the reassurance of scale, resilience and continuity. Helping clients plan, grow and make informed decisions.

The results that speak for us

21

Offices

Spanning the UK and Ireland, our locations support both local businesses and internationally active clients.

77

Partners

Our Partners lead with deep service line and sector expertise, working closely with clients to shape strategy and solve complex financial and people challenges.

8.46

Client relationship rating

Reflecting the quality our client relationships and commitment to excellence in client service across the Group.

We are looking to work with the brightest minds

We believe in the power of collaboration – across teams, offices and with our clients. Our open culture means you’ll always have access to the support and expertise you need, without the feel of a large corporate. 

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Our values

Our values are more than words, they are the foundation of how we work, collaborate, and grow. They shape our culture and guide every decision we make, ensuring that we deliver exceptional service to our clients while fostering an environment where our people thrive.

With the acronym ERIC, the values tie into our monthly employee recognition program which celebrates staff who embody the values through performance.

Expert

Talented people to reassure with knowledge and skill.

We expect the best from our team at all times. When hiring, we look exclusively for experts who are ready to hit the ground running. We strive to support our team to grow and develop their expertise throughout their time with us.

Respectful

Building trusting relationships, treating each other and the community fairly.

Respect is paramount when handling finances and business matters. We have built an environment where respect flows both ways; we expect our clients to respect us just as much as we respect them, creating a camaraderie between our team and clients.

Innovative

Continuously evolving and embracing the latest working practices.

We look to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our field by consistently innovating our practises, incorporating new technology at every possible opportunity. Our culture is one of development, we’ll always encourage you to try new ideas.

Collaborative

Working together, approachable teams provide the best advice.

You’re never alone at Shaw Gibbs. Our diverse team bring an eclectic experience to our business; we’re always there to help one another. By working together, we further strengthen our offering.

Acquisitions and milestones

April
2026

Woodward Hale joins Martin and Company, part of the Shaw Gibbs Group.

The planned succession-step supports the long-term strength and continuity of the business while maintaining the client relationships and sector expertise Woodward Hale is known for.

Lead Partner - Will Nixey Read more
Apr 26
Woodward Hale Joins Martin and Company, Part of the Shaw Gibbs Group
April
2026

Woodward Hale joins Martin and Company, part of the Shaw Gibbs Group.

The planned succession-step supports the long-term strength and continuity of the business while maintaining the client relationships and sector expertise Woodward Hale is known for.

Lead Partner - Will Nixey Read more
Jan 26
Shaw Gibbs Enters the Irish Market Through Strategic Partnership with Crowleys DFK
January
2026

Shaw Gibbs Enters the Irish Market Through Strategic Partnership with Crowleys DFK

Marking a significant step in the firm’s continued geographic growth beyond the UK, enhancing its cross-border capabilities, and creates new opportunities to support clients operating across Ireland and internationally.

Lead Partner - Peter O’Connell Read more
Dec 25
Officially ranked 31 among UK accountancy practices
December
2025

The Shaw Gibbs Group have officially been ranked 31 among UK accountancy practices, a growth of five places since last year.

The Accountancy Age Top 50+50 table (a collaboration with Intuit QuickBooks), showcases excellence in the UK accountancy sector and we are proud to have reached the Top 35 amongst our peers.

Dec 25
The Shaw Gibbs Group expands people expertise with acquisition of Reality HR
December
2025

The Shaw Gibbs Group expands people expertise with acquisition of Reality HR

Strengthening its advisory capabilities with the acquisition of Reality HR, one of the UK’s largest independent people management and learning and development consultancies.

Lead Partner - Sally-Ann Hall-Jones Read more
Dec 25
Langdowns DFK rebrand as Shaw Gibbs
December
2025

Langdowns DFK rebrand as Shaw Gibbs

Same trusted team, now under the Shaw Gibbs brand, with wider expertise and broader services to support clients.

Neil Raynsford Read more
Nov 25
Shaw Gibbs Group announce four Partner promotions
November
2025

Announce four Partner promotions across the Group

The promotion of four professionals to Partner, a reflection of their exceptional contributions to their individual firms and the Shaw Gibbs Group as a whole.

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Feb 25
Celebrated as DFK EMEA Firm of the Year at Lisbon conference
February
2025

Celebrated as DFK EMEA Firm of the Year at Lisbon conference

Honoured with the DFK EMEA Firm of the Year award at the DFK EMEA conference held in Lisbon, Portugal.

This is awarded annually to the firm that demonstrates outstanding achievements and contributions to the EMEA region.

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Dec 24
Achieves Top 40 status in Accountancy Age Top 50+50 ranking
December
2024

Achieved Top 40 status in Accountancy Age Top 50+50 ranking

Recognised as one of the top 40 accountancy firms in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50 ranking.

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Nov 24
Expands geographical reach through merger with Hampshire based Langdowns DFK
November
2024

Merger with Langdowns DFK (Langdowns), a well-respected practice with three offices in Hampshire.

With a 70 year history and known for its commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Langdowns brings a wealth of expertise and a dedicated team of professionals to the Shaw Gibbs family.

Lead Partner - Neil Raynsford Read more
Sep 24
Bolsters presence via merger with Alliotts
September
2024

Bolstered presence in London and Surrey by merging with Alliotts LLP.

With offices in London and Guildford, Alliotts can trace their origins back to 1869 and their specialist teams also advise on business strategy and corporate finance; a strong Media team and China Desk are amongst its niche offerings.

Lead Partner, London - Dipali Buch Lead Partner, Guildford - Steve Meredith
Apr 24
Strengthens offering through merger with Martin and Company
April
2024

Strengthens offering through merger with Martin and Company

Merger with Martin & Company a prominent accountancy and tax advisory practice with three offices in Hampshire and Oxfordshire who are known for outstanding expertise in the farming/agricultural sector, landed estates and private client spaces. 

Lead Partner - Seamus McLaughlin Read more
Sep 24
Acquisition of Sestini & Co
September
2024

Acquisition of Sestini & Co a specialist in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals.

Amongst their offering is a particular niche in advising US citizens living in the UK, or an ‘accidental American’ needing to file US tax returns.

Lead Partner - Rachel Sestini Read more
Dec 23
Acquisition of Harmer Slater
December
2023

Acquisition of Harmer Slater Limited, an established accountancy practice with two offices in Greater London.

Providing a comprehensive range of professional accounting advisory, assurance, tax and business advisory services for UK-based and overseas-owned entities.

Lead Partner - Leanne Humphreys Read more
Nov 23
Continues expansion with the acquisition of DNG Dove Naish
November
2023

Acquisition of DNG Dove Naish (DNG)

With a client-base ranging from private individuals to farming-partnerships, non-profit organisations and large corporates.

This acquisition marked the first step into the Northamptonshire region and the agricultural sector for Shaw Gibbs.  

Lead Partner - Robyn Liddell Read more
Sep 23
Acquisition of Herbert Parnell
September
2023

Acquisition Herbert Parnell (the trading name of HPCA Limited)

A well-respected three partner accountancy practice based in Brookwood Surrey. Herbert Parnell subsequently moved into the Farnham office of Shaw Gibbs.

Lead Partner - Mark Dickinson Read more
Apr 23
New office and team in Basingstoke
April
2023

Setting up a new office in Basingstoke.

Joining from a Top 10 UK practice, the team and their client-base became part of the Shaw Gibbs Group immediately. They are a proactive team of highly skilled tax and outsourcing professionals with decades of experience in the Basingstoke marketplace. 

Lead Partner - Ross Garfitt Read more
Mar 23
Join forces with Wise & Co
March
2023

Wise & Co were the first acquisition Shaw Gibbs made after PE investment.

Nestled in the heart of Farnham overlooking this practice had been advising SMEs for over 50 years.  

They were seeking a collaboration to enhance and secure the long-term success of the firm and were also looking to provide a wider range of expertise to their clients. 

Lead Partner - Mark Dickinson Read more
Nov 22
Apiary Capital invests
November
2022

Apiary Capital complete a £10m investment in Shaw Gibbs.

Apiary Capital is a UK private equity firm investing in the technology, education, healthcare and business services sectors. The firm seeks to acquire platform companies in attractive markets and supports management teams to accelerate growth through roll-ups, roll-outs and strategic acquisitions.

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Jan 19
Pearson Buccholz joins Shaw Gibbs
January
2019

Eynsham-based Pearson Buccholz (PB) joined Shaw Gibbs in 2019

A Xero accountant with a client-bank which included film and radio celebrities.  

The Managing Partner, Lynne Buccholz was looking for a succession plan and they were keen to integrate with a local practice. PB relocated their employees to the Oxford headquarters of Shaw Gibbs soon after the merger. 

Lead Partner - Peter Jones Read more
Jul 17
Acquisition of Cooper Murray
July
2017

Acquisition of Cooper Murray

Cooper Murray were a London-based practice who happened to be based in the same building in Marylebone where Shaw Gibbs set up their first London foothold.  

Many of the Partners of Cooper Murray were at that point, looking towards an exit plan and Shaw Gibbs were able to provide this for them. Peter Watts, who joined the Group from Cooper Murray leads the Marylebone office. 

Lead Partner - Peter Watts Read more
Mar 16
Expand into London
March
2016

Established Shaw Gibbs London accountancy team in Marylebone.

Primarily to fulfill growing demand from international property and business investment firms.

Lead Partner - Peter Watts Read more
Oct 07
Shaw & Company and Edmund Gibbs merge to form Shaw Gibbs
October
2007

Shaw & Company and Edmund Gibbs came together to form Shaw Gibbs.

Making it one of the biggest finance and business advisory companies in Oxfordshire.

Lead Partner - Peter O'Connell