Accounting Advisory

We advise on complex and judgement-led accounting matters, including distributable reserves for UK-incorporated companies and the interaction between accounting principles and UK company law.

Our specialists support clients through high-stakes decisions - from deal structuring to technical accounting – helping them manage risk and achieve the intended accounting outcome. By combining legal and accounting expertise, we provide focused advice from structuring through to implementation, particularly where decisions are time critical or subject to close scrutiny.

We work with clients early in the process to identify issues, engage auditors and plan delivery, reducing friction and avoiding late surprises. Our team brings Big Four experience and a pragmatic approach to technical accounting questions, particularly in transactions and significant accounting changes. Close coordination with auditors and advisers helps keep processes efficient and outcomes clear.

Our services

Advisory support for key accounting matters includes:

• acquisitions, disposals and demergers;
• group reorganisations and restructuring;
• refinancing (including sale and leaseback arrangements);
• share-based incentive schemes (options, growth shares, phantom share plans), long-term and deferred bonus arrangements;
• carried interest structures;
• consolidation and investment entity classification;
• distributable reserves assessment; and
• financial statement reporting deadlines and requirements.