Xeinadin acquires London-based Silver Levene
Xeinadin, an accountancy and business advisory firm in the UK and Ireland, has acquired Silver Levene, a London-based independent practice.
This acquisition, Xeinadin's largest to date, marks a step in expanding its influence across the capital and the UK.
Silver Levene, with 19 partners and nearly 150 staff, serves niche industries including legal, film, TV, music, and publishing.
Silver Levene also has client base in pharmacy and private healthcare.
With more than 60 years of experience, the firm is known for solving complex issues without relying on generic solutions. This integration is expected to significantly enhance Xeinadin's reach in London, enabling it to provide tailored, sector-specific advice to SMEs.
Silver Levene joined Xeinadin to leverage its existing strengths and accelerate long-term growth.
The acquisition allows Silver Levene to benefit from Xeinadin's back-office support, freeing them from managing compliance, IT, HR, marketing, and procurement. This enables the firm to focus more on clients and colleagues.
Xeinadin CEO Derry Crowley said: 'This is a standout firm. The team at Silver Levene have built something with a clear point of difference and real depth. Their understanding of their sectors is second to none and work with clients who expect more than just compliance.
'Bringing them into Xeinadin sharpens our capabilities in London and brings in knowledge that adds immediate value. We really look forward to working with our new partners who we know will fit very well into our entrepreneurial culture.'
Silver Levene managing partner Marc Franks said: 'We pride ourselves in thinking outside of the box. Clients come to us for solutions that others might not spot. We wanted to stay at the forefront of London's accountancy market – not as a small cog in a big wheel, but as a firm with something meaningful to offer at the heart of the capital.
'What mattered to us was finding a true fit for our personality, our culture and our independence of thought that's been at the heart of Silver Levene for decades. Xeinadin understood that straight away and this move gives us the backing to keep developing. Anything has always been possible, but more is achievable now that the firm is part of Xeinadin.'
Xeinadin stated that with its partner-led structure and cloud accounting expertise, Silver Levene's clients now have access to a broad, technology-enabled offering. This supports businesses at every growth stage, offering personalised and tailored business support.
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