Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
DJH, an accountancy and professional services group backed by private equity firm Tenzing, has accelerated its growth in the North West with the acquisition of Haines Watts’ offices in Chester, Liverpool and Wirral.
The deal, which is DJH’s 16th acquisition within the last four years, grows the firm’s turnover to £61.5 million, with revenues in the North West alone surpassing £24 million. The group’s acquisitive growth has enabled it to become a multidisciplinary team of 750 staff.
Following the acquisition, all of the former Haines Watts offices will now operate under the DJH banner with immediate effect. The new offices complement the group’s existing presence in Altrincham, Manchester, Chester, Bury and Nantwich.
According to DJH, the partnership means that clients across Chester city, Liverpool and Wirral will now be able to access the group’s in-house services, including estate planning, capital allowances and R&D tax credits, commercial funding solutions, corporate finance, HR consultancy and IT and tech support.
The local leadership structure will remain unchanged, with the Liverpool team led by Mike Forshaw and Tim Cherry, Stuart Penny and Vikki Wynne leading operations in Wirral, and Steve Greensill remaining in place as director of the Chester city office, alongside newly promoted Joe Walters.
DJH Chief Executive Scott Heath said that the deal “aligns perfectly with our strategy of expanding our presence in key regional markets through partnerships with high-quality, client-focused practices.”
Heath continued: "The Chester city, Liverpool and Wirral teams bring excellent local market knowledge and strong client relationships that complement our existing North West operations beautifully.”
"It is also an exciting region to do business in, with lots of inward investment, regeneration projects and fast-growing companies requiring the right tailored advice to expand even further."
Mike Forshaw, Director of Haines Watts’ Liverpool team, said that joining DJH was “an obvious strategic decision” in the wake of “significant changes” within the company’s network.
He added: “We were looking for a platform that shares our values and can provide the stability and enhanced resources that will support our valued clients now and in the future.”
“DJH’s strong regional presence and comprehensive support infrastructure makes it the perfect partner for our continued growth.”
DJH said that the deal demonstrated the group’s commitment to growing through “strategic partnerships that enhance established client relationships”.
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