Moore Kingston Smith LLP, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with a significant Financial Planning arm, has expanded into the South of England with the acquisition of Moore South.
The deal, which unites two practices within the Moore UK network, is the firm’s 10th acquisition since receiving private equity backing.
The cost of the deal has not been disclosed.
Moore South has five offices across the south of England, with 92 people across Chichester, Guildford, the Isle of Wight, Sailsbury and Southampton. It works with individuals and entrepreneurs, while also serving larger and international organisations.
Following completion of the acquisition, the Moore South team will join Moore Kingston Smith’s group of over 120 partners and 1,600 people across the UK and Ireland.
Matt Meadows, managing partner of Moore Kingston Smith, said: “This marks an exciting evolution, seeing us become a truly multi‑regional business in England, adding to our other recent acquisitions including those in Ireland and Northern Ireland.”
Moore Kingston Smith expanded its Financial Planning division with the acquisition of CMIS Independent Financial Advisors and Augustine Financial Planning in November.
Mr Meadows said the recent acquisitions are part of a plan to continue to build a robust multi-disciplinary firm that can support its clients’ diverse needs.
Moore Kingston Smith claims to be the first UK accountancy firm to receive private equity investment to fund its M&A programme while retaining its partnership status.
Following its 2024 acquisitions of Shipleys, WMT and Moore Northern Ireland, in 2025 it has acquired CBW Recovery as well as CMIS and Augustine.
Financial Planning Today Analysis: This latest deal by Moore Kingston Smith underlines the growth of multi-disciplinary strategies with 'unified' firms offering tax and accountancy advice, and other services such as Financial Planning, under one roof. It is too early to say if this is the way ahead but it is an emerging trend and one to watch. It can make sense to offer clients advice on all aspects of their business and personal planning. There are significant prospects for synergies and the ability to serve new client segments.