HW Fisher acquires top London accountancy Fisher Phillips
HW Fisher, part of Sumer Group – the UK’s fastest-growing mid-market accountancy practice – today welcomes Fisher Phillips into the firm, further bolstering its regional London presence and technical expertise.
The announcement brings a team of experienced specialists to HW Fisher, ensuring that its clients can access broader advice and support. Alongside its accounting expertise, Fisher Phillips has a track record of supporting individuals and businesses across several specialist sectors, including authors, entertainers, professional practices and property companies.
Founded in 1946, Fisher Phillips has built a reputation as one of the most respected accountancy and tax firms, with a strong client footprint in North London. Like HW Fisher, the practice has built its success on longstanding client relationships, deep technical expertise and pragmatic commercial advice. Going forward, both teams will benefit from access to additional technical depth, combined growth opportunities, and broader capabilities.
Steve Frost, Caroline Harvey, Anthony Ornstein, and Michael Sparrow will join HW Fisher as partners, with Fisher Phillips taking on the HW Fisher name.
Andrew Rich, managing partner at HW Fisher, said: “I am delighted to welcome Steve, Caroline, Anthony, Michael and the wider Fisher Phillips team to HW Fisher. They are a natural fit for our firm, bringing complementary sector specialisms and deep service strengths that enhance and elevate the scope of business solutions we offer to our clients.”
Steve Frost, partner at Fisher Phillips, said: “This marks an exciting next chapter, and one that is the natural next step for Fisher Phillips. Becoming part of HW Fisher, and the wider Sumer Group, doesn’t just mean our clients can access a broader range of services, but also means our fantastic team will have the opportunity to become part of a wider, talented group of colleagues. We’re pleased to join a firm that shares our core focus in championing SMEs and are excited to see what opportunities this partnership creates.”