Accountancy firm snaps up company in big deal

NORTH East accountants Robson Laidler has swooped for a Teesside group in its biggest acquisition in the firm's history.

- By Coreena Ford

The company, which has offices in Newcastle and Durham, has snapped up Thornaby-based Tindles Chartered Accountants for an undisclosed amount, creating a group with a combined turnover of £9m.

The firm said it targeted Tindles for its reputation and solid client base in Teesside. The move comes as B Corp certified firm Robson Laidler was recently listed as one of the UK's Best Places to Work by the Sunday Times, and brings its total headcount to 126 staff.

Robert Tindle, who founded Tindles 25 years ago, is staying on to integrate the businesses, which will carry on trading under their own names for around six months.