Shaw Gibbs acquires Sestini & Co.

Founded in February 2013, Sestini & Co specialises in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals.

The firm often advises US citizens living in the UK, or ‘accidental Americans’ needing to file US tax returns.

It’s a one-partner business with 13 employees based across two offices in Paulton, Bristol and Berkley Square, London – now acquired by Shaw Gibbs.

Rachel Sestini said: “As the sole owner of Sestini & Co, I’ve taken some time to find a succession plan which will ensure the practice continues to thrive while maintaining the client relationships we have built over the last 11 years.

“I wanted the firm we chose to work with to offer services we don’t provide, but we also wanted to enhance their service offering with the expertise we’ve developed and nurtured though our history.”

Peter O’Connell, CEO of Shaw Gibbs, added: “Sestini has an exceptional track record, and the US side of tax advisory was something we were keen to expand on.

“I’ve no doubt that Rachel and the team will be instrumental in driving our commitment to delivering superior value to our clients.”

The addition of Sestini to the Shaw Gibbs Group will result in a 380 person-strong practice based across twelve offices in Oxford, Basingstoke, Bristol, Farnham, Liss, London, Sutton, Teddington, Thame, Northampton and Winchester.