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International business advisory group Azets expands into the East Anglia region after acquiring Ensors, one of East Anglia’s oldest and most respected firms of Chartered Accountants.
The deal represents a new phase for both organizations, their employees and clients. As part of Azets, Ensors’ clients will continue to receive the same trusted advice and high-quality service from the same teams they know and trust – now with the added benefit of broader access to specialist expertise, new service lines, and the scale of an international group.
Established more than 130 years ago, Ensors has grown into a regional leader with over 300 colleagues across six offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ipswich, Norwich and Saxmundham, providing a full range of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, business recovery and forensic accounting.
For Azets, the acquisition establishes a strong presence in East Anglia and creates a new regional platform for future growth, including further investment, recruitment, and M&A in the area.
“This is a proud and exciting moment for Ensors. We’ve built a strong and trusted business by focusing on our people, our clients, and our communities. Joining Azets marks the next phase of our growth, enabling us to offer even more to the clients we serve and the people we employ,” says David Scrivener, Regional Managing Director, East, Ensors.
“We’ve found a like-minded partner in Azets – one that shares our values, our ambition, and our commitment to delivering high-quality, personalised advice. We look forward to what we can achieve together.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Ensors to Azets,” says Peter Gallanagh, UK Chief Executive Officer, Azets. “The firm has an outstanding reputation in East Anglia, a talented team, and a strong track record of growth. This marks an important milestone as we expand into a new region of the UK, and we’re excited about the opportunities it creates for our clients and our people. Culturally and strategically, the fit is excellent and together, we are well placed to invest, grow, and build on the success of both firms.”
Ensors will have its own dedicated regional leadership team, led by David Scrivener, Ensors will continue to trade under its current brand endorsed as ‘part of Azets’ for approximately 12 months, during a phased integration period.