Willott Kingston Smith and Dover Childs Tyler are joining forces, creating a powerful leader in the field of media and entertainment accounting. The team of twenty five Dover Childs Tyler staff will move into Willott Kingston Smith’s West End office this month, creating a specialist practice with fifty seven employees, including six partners.

Clients from both firms, which will operate under the Willott Kingston Smith name, will now have access to a more extensive range of media and entertainment related services. The media office will also have full access to Kingston Smith LLP, one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms.

According to Mandy Merron, partner at Willott Kingston Smith, “The strategic benefits of bringing our two businesses together are significant.  Dover Childs Tylers' depth of expertise in the film, television and post production market as well as their marketing services client base complements Willott Kingston Smith’s leading position in the marketing services and entertainment fields.”

David Childs, partner at Dover Childs Tyler comments, “This is a very exciting and positive move for both firms, extending our offering to clients and providing greater opportunities for our staff. The combined strength of the newly merged company puts us in a strong position to grow the business and attract new clients.”

Willott Kingston Smith provides industry-specific advice on a wide range of corporate and financial issues, covering financial strategy, sales and acquisitions, business valuations, succession planning, incentivising key employees and tax planning solutions.  Clients include leading marketing services agencies, media, music, theatre, film and TV production companies as well as performing artistes.  The merged companies will have a combined list of over 2,000 clients.