Shipleys officially rebrands to Moore Kingston Smith on 6 May
Following the successful merger of Shipleys LLP and leading multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm Moore Kingston Smith, Shipleys will officially adopt the Moore Kingston Smith brand on 6 May 2025.
Since announcing the merger in October 2024, both firms’ teams have been working closely to integrate operations, ensuring a smooth transition for employees and clients. The rebrand marks the final step in bringing both firms together, integrating their shared strengths in media, financial services and general practice.
The merger has expanded Moore Kingston Smith’s suite of professional services. This includes enhancing its Media team with Shipleys’ market-leading audit, advisory and tax credit expertise in the film, TV and animation sectors. Additionally, it has strengthened the firm’s financial sector offerings with Shipleys’ Funds team, and Moore Kingston Smith’s Fintech team can now also provide safeguarding audits to payment services and e-money businesses.
Matt Meadows, managing partner of Moore Kingston Smith commented: “It’s great to take this important step in the full integration of our firms. This is more than a name change; we’ve combined the strengths of our firms to offer even better service and support for our clients. With broader expertise and new capabilities, we’ve bolstered our position to help people and businesses navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in a changing market.”
Shipleys’ 19 partners and 150 people are now part of Moore Kingston Smith’s team of more than 120 partners and 1,500 people.