Professional services firm DHKN has merged with Moore Ireland to create one of the biggest accounting firms in the mid-market sector here.
DHKN, the largest professional services firm in the west of Ireland, provides accountancy and advisory services to clients across a range of business sectors.
Its staff of 80 will merge with Moore Ireland staff to give a combined team of over 240.
This is the first major strategic investment by Moore Ireland following its merger with Moore Kingston Smith in 2023.
As part of the merger, five partners from DHKN will join the new firm.
Stephen Crowley and Mark Gibbs will take senior leadership roles in Moore Ireland, with three newly appointed partners from DHKN taking up partner positions in Moore Ireland, including Brian Fallon, Robert Lohan, and, Maurice O'Shea.
Proinsias Kitt, a founding partner of DHKN, will continue as a consultant to Moore Ireland.
"This is another transformational step for our business," said Ned Murphy, Moore Managing Partner.
"Our partnership with DHKN positions Moore to offer a compelling value proposition in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast and of course, supported by Moore Kingston Smith in London.
"Our links across these jurisdictions, with teams qualified to advise in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe, will provide our clients with a truly integrated service offering," he added.
Mark Gibbs of DHKN said the merger will bring greater career opportunities for colleagues.
"Together, we are excited to merge our strengths, solutions, and sector knowledge to bolster our offering to clients and the many ways we support them," he added.
