Tollit & Stockton join Mitchell Charlesworth in merger

Date: 20 September 2006

NORTH West-based Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors Mitchell Charlesworth has secured its position as one of the region’s largest independent practices following a merger.

Mitchell Charlesworth’s Chester office has joined forces with Tollit & Stockton Chartered Accountants creating a new regional £7 million firm with 14 partners and over 150 staff.

The new alliance will trade as Mitchell Charlesworth, and Tollit & Stockton’s staff and operations will relocate to Mitchell Charlesworth’s Nicholas Street offices in August following an extensive refurbishment.

Following the merger, Tollit & Stockton’s Rob Hall will join Mitchell Charlesworth as a partner, while Jon Mathias will act as a consultant.

David Darlington, Mitchell Charleworth’s managing partner, said: “The merger with Tollit & Stockton will consolidate Mitchell Charlesworth’s position as one of the leading practices in Chester.

“Tollit & Stockton represents a perfect fit for us and with the strength of the economy in Chester and North Wales we see this merger as a sound strategic move, while the experience and expertise of Rob Hall and Jon Mathias will also add real value across our business.”

Tollit & Stockton was founded in Chester more than 100 years ago and today employs 12 staff at its offices just doors away from Mitchell Charlesworth on Nicholas Street.

Rob Hall acts for a number of barristers and also assists clients with their management and IT systems. He returns to Mitchell Charlesworth where he trained for three years and qualified in 1995. In 1997 he joined Tollit & Stockton and became a partner in 2000.

Jon Mathias is a forensic accounting specialist who qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1968. He previously worked with KPMG before joining Tollit & Stockton and eventually took over the firm in 1976.

Rob Hall added: “This is a very positive move for both firms and their clients, which will significantly increase our presence in the area. It will also give clients access to a much wider range of resources, services and expertise. The merger is a major step forward for both firms.”

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