HW Fisher & Co

What HW Fisher & Co does

HW Fisher & Co is a London-based UK chartered accountancy firm founded in 1933 by Harold Wolf Fisher, operating as HW Fisher Professional Services Limited and HW Fisher Business Solutions Limited under ICAEW regulation. Since 2024 it has been a member of Sumer Group, a top 11–15 UK accountancy practice rollup, with operating geographies referenced across the UK, USA, Germany, UAE and China, and GGI global-association membership for cross-border referrals.

The firm delivers a full suite of professional services organised around core accountancy disciplines (audit, business solutions, corporate tax, personal tax advisory, VAT, trusts and estate planning) and a layer of higher-margin specialisms (forensic accounting, royalty auditing split into music and pharmaceutical sub-practices, contract compliance, financial crime advisory, transaction services, disputes and investigations, CFO services and strategy consulting). It differentiates through a partner-led delivery model and deep vertical specialisation across property, sports, entertainment/media/music, not-for-profit, restaurants/hospitality, technology, financial services, authors/journalists and inward UK investors. The technology stack is described as standard accounting software with no proprietary platform; sector-specific 'advanced IT and forensic skills' are cited (e.g., Liverpool FC royalty audits) but no AI/ML capability is disclosed.

HW Fisher monetises through fee-based professional services billed monthly in arrears or on completion, with fees reflecting time, seniority, risk, priority and expenses; estimates are non-binding and interest at 8% above base rate applies to late payments. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The GTM motion is partner-led direct client engagement targeting entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates and HNW individuals, supplemented by content marketing (FRS 102 hub, sector insights), webinars, social media (Twitter, Instagram) and published testimonials that double as referrals. Notable named clients include Liverpool FC, Northern & Shell, LCP, Kinetico, the British Toy & Hobby Association, and a roster of high-profile individual clients (Harry Kane, Roger Daltrey, Ashley Young, Nigel Kennedy, Levi Roots, Mark Billingham).

Name

HW Fisher & Co

Legal name

HW Fisher Professional Services Limited

Website

https://www.hwfisher.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HW Fisher & Co is a London-based UK chartered accountancy firm, founded in 1933 and part of Sumer Group since 2024, providing audit, tax, forensic accounting, royalty auditing, financial crime advisory and transaction services to entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates and high net-worth individuals across specialised sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: Fee-based revenue from providing accountancy, audit, tax, corporate finance, forensic accounting, and advisory services to clients. Fees may reflect time spent, skill level, priority and value of services, level of risk, and expenses incurred. Billed monthly in arrears or periodically and/or on completion of services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HW Fisher & Co is a London-based chartered accountancy firm providing expert accountancy, audit, tax, corporate and financial advisory services to high-profile entrepreneurial SMEs, large corporates, and high net-worth individuals. The firm operates with a partner-led, personalized service model across multiple sector specialisms including property, sports, entertainment/media/music, not-for-profit, technology, hospitality, and financial services. It also offers specialized practices in forensic accounting, royalty auditing (music and pharmaceutical), contract compliance, financial crime advisory, and transaction services.

Product overview

HW Fisher & Co is a UK chartered accountancy firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services organized around core accounting disciplines. The firm's portfolio includes audit, business solutions (accounting and bookkeeping), corporate tax, personal tax advisory, VAT services, and trusts & estate planning as foundational offerings. Specialized services include forensic accounting, royalty auditing (with dedicated music and pharmaceutical sub-practices), contract compliance, financial crime advisory, transaction services, and dispute resolution. The firm also provides strategic advisory through CFO services, business consulting, and strategy & business planning. Services are delivered across multiple sector specialisms including property, entertainment/media/music, sports, not-for-profit, restaurants/chefs, financial services, technology, and authors/journalists. The firm operates as part of Sumer Group and is regulated by ICAEW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit Statutory and voluntary audit services for businesses, providing assurance on financial statements and compliance with accounting standards.
• Business Solutions Comprehensive business accounting solutions including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and general business advisory services.
• Business Consulting and Coaching Strategic business consulting services to help organizations improve performance, solve problems, and achieve business objectives.
• CFO Services Virtual and outsourced Chief Financial Officer services providing senior financial leadership and strategic guidance.
• Company Secretarial Corporate secretarial services ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and proper governance documentation.
• Contract Compliance Systematic contract compliance audits to identify financial recoveries, process weaknesses, and operational improvement opportunities across industries including pharmaceuticals, retail, technology, and media.
• Corporate Tax Corporate tax compliance and advisory services including tax planning, returns, and specialist advice for property sector clients.
• Disputes and Investigations Financial disputes resolution and investigation services for complex commercial and legal matters.
• Financial Crime Advisory Services Anti-money laundering, client due diligence, bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention advisory.
• Forensic Accounting Forensic accounting services including investigation, dispute support, and expert witness services.
• Royalty Auditing Specialist royalty audit services including music royalties and pharmaceutical royalties, helping clients recover revenue leakage from licensees. Includes music royalty audits of Digital Service Providers and pharmaceutical royalty audits for IP owners.
• Strategy and Business Planning Strategic planning and business development advisory to help organizations define and execute growth strategies.
• Transaction Services Corporate finance transaction support including due diligence, acquisition support, and M&A advisory.
• VAT Services Value Added Tax advisory and compliance services including VAT planning, returns, and international VAT expertise.
• Tax Advisory Personal and corporate tax advisory services providing planning guidance and compliance support.
• Tax Resolution Tax dispute resolution and HMRC investigation support services.
• Trusts & Estate Planning Trust structures and estate planning services for wealth preservation and inheritance tax planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted Liverpool FC with royalty audits using forensic and advanced IT skills to identify significant audit findings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sumer GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2024HW Fisher is part of Sumer Group, a top 11 UK accountancy practice. The firm was acquired by Sumer in 2024 and operates under Sumer's Terms of Business. Sumer Group includes multiple accountancy practices including Sumer Auditco Limited and members of global associations of independent accounting firms.
• GGI (Global Associations of independent accounting firms)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHW Fisher is a member of GGI, global associations of independent accounting firms. No Global Association member firm is an agent or partner of the Association or of any other member firm. Members can introduce clients to other Global Association members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BDO UK: One of the UK's largest mid-tier accountancy networks offering audit, tax and advisory to SMEs and corporates. Directly comparable to HW Fisher as a UK mid-tier peer, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Grant Thornton UK: Major mid-tier UK accounting practice serving mid-market and large corporates across audit, tax and advisory. Same fundamental service mix as HW Fisher, but at significantly larger scale.
• RSM UK: Top-10 UK mid-tier accounting and advisory firm serving mid-market companies across audit, tax and consulting. Highly comparable business model and client segment to HW Fisher, with deeper international network.
• Mazars UK: International mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with a UK practice serving SMEs, corporates and HNW individuals. Closely comparable in service mix and target segments to HW Fisher.

Direct peers

• MHA (MacIntyre Hudson): Top-20 UK chartered accountancy group formed via consolidation of regional mid-tier firms. Comparable in structure (group roll-up) and service offering to HW Fisher within Sumer, with similar mid-market focus.
• Kreston International (UK members): Global association of independent accounting firms with UK members serving SMEs and mid-market. Direct comparable to HW Fisher's GGI membership model and mid-tier positioning.
• Crowe UK: UK mid-tier accounting, audit and advisory firm serving SMEs, corporates and HNW individuals. Comparable in scale, partner-led delivery model and broad service offering to HW Fisher.
• PKF Smith Cooper: UK mid-tier chartered accountancy firm of similar headcount offering audit, tax, corporate finance and forensic services to SMEs and HNW clients. Direct comparable on size, service mix and target segments.
• Moore Kingston Smith: UK mid-tier chartered accountancy firm with comparable size and a strong focus on creative industries, not-for-profit, and HNW individuals. Highly comparable sector specialisms to HW Fisher, particularly entertainment and charity.

Others

• Jerroms Miller Specialist Tax: Sister Sumer Group practice specialising in VAT and indirect tax; notably Daphne Hemingway joined HW Fisher from Jerroms Miller to lead its VAT practice. Adjacent peer illustrating Sumer's portfolio synergy rather than direct competition.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hwfisheruk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZtTrnDx-eAw
• Instagraminstagram.com/hwfisheruk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/505481

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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