Announcing our merger with tech specialists Finerva

The newly combined firm brings together our 100-year legacy and full-service expertise, with Finerva’s deep focus on tech, biotech and e-commerce businesses.

The merger forms a team of 110+ people, and will see both firms expand their footprint, with offices in central London and Buckinghamshire, offering greater accessibility for clients.

Expanding our services and expertise

For clients of both firms this will have no impact on your current services, team, or fees, and we will still be known as Rouse and Finerva respectively.

Clients will benefit from a wider range of services and specialisms. Rouse’s leading presence in audit, tax advisory and personal tax services will be complemented by Finerva’s deep expertise in fractional CFO and M&A services within the venture capital landscape. Where we identify opportunities that may benefit our clients, we will introduce them to our new colleagues to explore these further.

Bucking the trend to remain independent

Amongst a wave of acquisitions and private equity activity in the accountancy sector, the Rouse Finerva merger bucks this trend. It allows both firms to benefit from the combined scale and resources, but to retain their independence as partner-led firms.

Leighton Bower from Rouse commented: “We are delighted to merge with Finerva, who bring a wealth of new skills and specialisms to our offering. By remaining independent it means that we can continue to offer a personal approach to client relationships and focus on client care. We also see this as a springboard to expand our teams and attract new talent as we continue to pursue further growth.”

Adam Brodie Founder of Finerva commented “I started Finerva because I believed we could build a best-in-country team to provide the best advice to the most ambitious businesses in the UK and beyond, which our team does day in, day out. In my time with Finerva, one other team has stood above all other UK practices for their excellence: Rouse. Thanks to this merger we can continue to attract the best UK accounting, tax and advisory talent into Rouse Finerva, through the hiring of exceptional talent and M&A with exceptional quality practices.”

The teams will be led by Leighton Bower, continuing operations from Rouse’s Beaconsfield office, while Adam Brodie will continue to grow the London office, ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards of service both firms are known for.