TC Group Expands North East Presence with Acquisition of Clarkes Chartered Accountants

TC Group has continued its strategic growth with the acquisition of Clarkes Chartered Accountants, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in the North East.

Following the acquisition, clients of Clarkes Chartered Accountants will be supported by the team at the TC Harlands Stanley office, gaining access to an expanded range of specialist services and broader technical expertise.

This latest acquisition forms part of TC Group’s successful and ongoing mergers and acquisitions strategy, further strengthening the firm’s position as a leading provider of accountancy and advisory services across the UK.

Ranked as a Top 20 firm by Accountancy Age, TC Group delivers bespoke, high-quality accountancy and tax solutions tailored to the individual needs of each client. Our proactive, hands-on approach and deep sector expertise ensure clients remain compliant while driving long-term profitability.

With offices nationwide, TC Group is well equipped to manage complex financial matters with professionalism, efficiency, and care.

Clients transitioning from Clarkes will now benefit from TC Group’s full suite of services, including tax planning, accounting, HR, legal, and wealth management, while continuing to receive the trusted, personal service they value.

TC Group Partner, Phil Murray, commented: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Clarkes into the TC Harlands family, our first tuck-in since joining TC Group in August 2024. Completing this acquisition allows us to offer even greater support, expertise, and resources to clients who have been looked after with such dedication and integrity by Pam, Peter, and the Clarkes team. We are committed to maintaining the personal service Clarkes is known for, and we’re confident that our wider capabilities across accounts, tax, and advisory will further strengthen the support each client receives.”

Clarkes Partners Pam Clarke and Peter Cronin, commented: “We have been looking to retire for some time but wanted to find successors that will share our culture and values and we believe that we have found this with TC Harlands. We know our clients will be in excellent hands as they share our commitment to looking after them personally and professionally. Having been with Clarke’s for 19 years, we are pleased that Sam Hill has joined TC Harlands as Senior Outsourced Advisor to provide continuity for our clients. Sam will be available to ensure they are well looked after and everything runs smoothly.”