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# Lichfield business confirms new acquisition
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-business-confirms-new-acquisition/
- Published: 2022-10-04T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-10-03T09:12:20.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield business has confirmed it has acquired one of Scotland’s oldest accountancy firms.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

A Lichfield business has confirmed it has acquired one of Scotland’s oldest accountancy firms.

Dains Accountants has completed the deal for William Duncan + Co Group, which has offices in Glasgow, Ayr and Kilmarnock.

Richard McNeilly, CEO of Dains, said:

> “We have followed the progress of William Duncan for several years and it became increasingly clear that their approach to client delivery and people development closely aligned to ours.  
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> “As a long established firm in Scotland, we believe they are ideal partners to spearhead our growth, North of the border.”  
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> Richard McNeilly

Robert Fergusson, managing director of William Duncan + Co Group, said the deal would provides the business with an improved potential for growth.

> “Overnight we have improved the range of services available to our clients and this deal enables William Duncan to become a challenger firm in Scotland.  
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> “We have an ambitious plan, and all of our team will remain in the business. In fact, I have no hesitation in saying that we have no shortage of opportunities for progressive professionals wishing to join a group that really values its’ people.”  
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> Robert Fergusson