S&W acquires accountancy firm Haines Watts Scotland

Professional services group S&W has expanded its operations by acquiring accountancy firm Haines Watts Scotland, which has offices in Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, and Stirling.

The acquisition increases S&W's presence within the UK and continues the group's recent northern expansion, following its acquisition of Haines Watts businesses in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle during the previous year.

It brings 39 employees to S&W, including partner Graeme Miller.

Haines Watts serves individuals and owner-managed businesses with accountancy and advisory services such as audit, tax advisory work, business outsourcing and compliance functions.

Haines Watts managing partner Graeme Miller said: "Partnering with S&W marks an exciting new chapter for our team and our clients. With the backing of a fast-growing group and access to an extensive depth of services, we can offer greater strategic support to businesses and private clients with complex needs across Scotland.

“Our focus remains on strong local relationships, now enhanced by the scale and resources of S&W, which positions us perfectly for ambitious growth."

This is the fifth acquisition for S&W since it began operations in March 2025 with investment from Apax Funds.

S&W CEO Andrew Wilkes commented: “Graeme’s team has built a strong reputation in Scotland, and this acquisition gives us a fantastic opportunity to introduce the S&W brand to this important market.

“This move reflects our continued commitment to growth, with strong backing from Apax Funds, and reinforces our ambition to be the go-to professional services firm for dynamic businesses and private clients with complex needs.”

In August 2025, S&W announced the acquisition of Beechwood Partners, a Dublin-based firm established in 2005, offering accountancy and tax advisory services to private clients and their corporate entities.

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