South coast: Accountancy firms merge
Local accountancy firm Rule Datlen Mann has announced it is merging with Moore Stephens South, a member firm of Moore Stephens, one of the leading, independent accounting and consulting networks in the UK.
The newly combined firm will operate as Moore Stephens South with effect from September 1, 2010. Partners Mike Rule and Stuart Datlen from Rule Datlen Mann will join managing partner Guy Robinson and partner Andy Stevens at Moore Stephens. Staff from Rule Datlen Mann will relocate to the firm’s office in The French Quarter on September 6.
The merger will create one of the largest accountancy firms specialising in owner-managed business locally. Staffing levels are set to more than double, giving Moore Stephens South a much stronger presence in the area and boosting the size of its practice in line with its other southern based offices in Salisbury, the Isle of Wight and Chichester.
The firm’s position within the motor and manufacturing industries will be strengthened by specialists from Rule Datlen Mann.
Clients of Rule Datlen Mann will benefit from Moore Stephens’ internationally renowned expertise within the shipping sector, as well as its network of offices throughout the UK and global accountancy and consulting association.
Guy Robinson, managing partner of Moore Stephens South, said: “Mike and Stuart and their team at Rule Datlen Mann are a welcome addition to our rapidly growing office. The two organisations complement each other perfectly and will allow us to deliver an unparalleled level of service, knowledge and experience to family owned and larger businesses in the area.
"With more clients and the extra resource this merger brings, we will be able to expand further the work we already do helping local businesses grow through the innovative ideas we promote, our practical seminar programme and regular networking opportunities we offer.”
Rule Datlen Mann partners Stuart Datlen and Mike Rule said: “We are delighted to be joining Guy and Andy and their team at Moore Stephens South, and becoming part of a like-minded organisation. This merger will enable us to spend more time on client matters and develop stronger client relationships, while extending the range of services we are able to offer to our large and well-established client portfolio.”
