Duncan & Toplis, with multiple Lincolnshire offices, expands to North London after taking over accountants Haines Watts
An accounting firm with multiple offices across the county has announced it will be expanding to the capital after taking over another company.
Duncan & Toplis, which has locations in Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, and Stamford, has said it is on course for the biggest period of growth in its history after buying out Haines Watts, an accounting business in North London.
It secured a private equity investment back in 2023 and is now focused on strong organic growth planning to expand the business into new key locations.
Haines Watts will be rebranded as Duncan & Toplis, with all team members remaining in their roles including Amilios Costa, the managing partner.
Damon Brain, CEO of Duncan & Toplis said: “It was clear from the first meeting that Amilios and his team share our focus on culture and growth for the right reasons.
“He brings incredible expertise, energy and experience and will be instrumental in supporting growth in the region.
“I’m delighted to welcome our new team members and help them deliver on their own ambitions, as part of Duncan & Toplis.
The company, which was founded in Nottingham in 1925, supports more than 12,000 businesses and individuals and now has 12 locations across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and London.
Amilios Costa, who leads the North London office said:
"Joining forces with Duncan & Toplis represents a fantastic opportunity for both our clients and our team.
“The amazing combination of deep-rooted history and a profound ambition to grow in the right way is a huge cultural synergy.
“It means we can offer a wider range of services and even greater support to our clients, as well as provide our team with new opportunities to progress their careers at a company with serious growth ambitions.
“I share Damon’s ambitions and enthusiasm, and I’m really excited to play a part in the next step of the Duncan & Toplis growth story.”
