Pkf Brenson Lawlor Limited

What Pkf Brenson Lawlor Limited does

PKF Brenson Lawlor Limited is a Dublin-based chartered accountancy and business advisory firm founded in 1970, operating as an independent member of the PKF Global international accountancy network (ranked 15th globally with 214 firms across 150 countries). The firm provides eight core service lines: business assurance and audit, taxation, corporate finance (M&A advisory), business owner services, business solutions (outsourcing), payroll, corporate legal/company secretarial, and restructuring and insolvency services. Its Corporate Finance team ranks among the Top 5 M&A advisors in Ireland, having completed over 100 deals since 2020 with combined deal value exceeding €600 million.

The firm serves a diverse client base across multiple verticals, with deep specialisation in healthcare (nursing homes, home care, community pharmacies), financial services, and owner-managed businesses. Other verticals include not-for-profit, real estate and construction, food and hospitality, and IT/technology. The firm differentiates through sector expertise, partner-led client relationships, and access to the PKF Global network for cross-border advisory. The firm has recently expanded via two mergers (DLT Chartered Accountants in May 2024 and N. O'Carroll & Company in July 2026), relocated to a premium Ballsbridge headquarters in 2025, and launched a dedicated Financial Services team in 2024.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees on project-based engagements and ongoing advisory retainers, with pricing being quote-based and tailored to client scope. Marketing is driven by industry events (including the annual National Nursing Home Owners/Operators Conference), content marketing (quarterly tax updates, sector reports), and referrals through the PKF Global network. The technology stack is standard accounting and audit tooling, notably Caseware Cloud for file sharing, with no disclosed AI or proprietary technology capabilities. The firm is privately held by its partners with no external private equity involvement.

Name

Pkf Brenson Lawlor Limited

Legal name

PKF Brenson Lawlor Limited

Website

https://www.pkfbrensonlawlor.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PKF Brenson Lawlor Limited is a Dublin-based chartered accountancy firm offering audit, tax, corporate finance, advisory, payroll, and insolvency services to SMEs and mid-market clients across healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, as a member of the PKF Global network.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: PKF Brenson Lawlor generates revenue through professional services fees including audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, business advisory, payroll services, company secretarial, and restructuring and insolvency services. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and ongoing advisory retainer relationships with clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PKF Brenson Lawlor is an Irish chartered accountancy and business advisory firm providing audit and assurance, taxation, corporate finance and M&A advisory, business advisory, payroll, company secretarial, and restructuring and insolvency services. The firm operates from Dublin, serving SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and larger corporates across Ireland with specialist sector expertise in healthcare (particularly nursing homes), financial services, hospitality, construction, and technology. The firm is an independent member of the PKF Global international accountancy network.

Product overview

PKF Brenson Lawlor is a full-service Irish accountancy and business advisory practice offering a comprehensive suite of professional services organized around eight core service lines: Business Assurance & Audit Services, Taxation Services, Corporate Finance Services, Business Owner Services, Business Solutions, Payroll Services, Corporate Legal Services, and Restructuring & Insolvency Services. The firm operates as part of the PKF Global network (ranked 15th international accountancy network with 214 member firms across 150 countries). In addition to core services, the firm offers specialized sector expertise across Healthcare, Financial Services, Food & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Not-for-profit, Retail, and IT/Technology sectors. The firm also publishes industry research including Irish Nursing Home Sector Reports, Quarterly Tax Updates, and the annual PKF Worldwide Tax Guide covering 160 countries. Recently launched a dedicated Financial Services Team and operates the PKF GO Secondment Programme for international staff exchanges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Assurance & Audit Services Independent examination of financial statements and business processes, providing statutory audit, business assurance, and assurance engagements for corporates, charities, credit unions, and regulated entities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 M&A deals completed since 2020 with combined deal value exceeding €600 million
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026PKF Brenson Lawlor partnered with Home and Community Care Ireland and AIB to host the National Home Care Breakfast Seminar 2026 on May 20th at Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central. The seminar titled 'Shaping the Future of Home Care: Regulation & Market Outlook' brought together sector leaders to discuss regulation, economic outlook, and market trends.
• AIBflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026AIB partnered with PKF Brenson Lawlor and Home and Community Care Ireland to host the National Home Care Breakfast Seminar 2026. AIB representatives participated in panel discussions on banking trends and financial considerations for home care providers.
• PKF Smith CooperminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024PKF Brenson Lawlor welcomed colleagues from PKF Smith Cooper to their Dublin office for a visit hosted by Managing Partner Ian Lawlor. The visit included office tours, partner meetings over lunch, and private dining at Hawksmoor to strengthen relationships and build collaboration across the PKF network.
• PKF GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKF Brenson Lawlor is a member firm of PKF Global, an international network of accountancy and business advisory firms. The network comprises 214 firms globally with 530+ offices, 21,000+ professionals, operating in 150 countries. PKF Global generates €1.7Bn in aggregate fee income and is ranked as the 15th largest international accountancy network. The partnership enables cross-border advisory, referrals, and knowledge sharing among member firms.
• PKF Goldsmith Fox (New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKF Brenson Lawlor participates in the PKF GO Secondment Programme with PKF Goldsmith Fox in New Zealand. Violet Williams, Senior Auditor, joined the Dublin office for three months as part of the programme, gaining exposure to new industries and experiencing Irish business culture while working with audit managers and partners.
• PKF Fasselt (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough PKF's 'One Week More' initiative, Felix Frauendorf from PKF Fasselt's Cologne office visited PKF Brenson Lawlor in Dublin, extending his holiday with a working week at the firm. The programme strengthens international connections and enables experience sharing between German and Irish tax systems and work cultures.
• DavyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKF Brenson Lawlor has a long-standing partnership with Davy (wealth management and financial advisory) for hosting the annual National Nursing Home Owners/Operators Conference. The 7th edition in 2026 was co-hosted with Davy at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, with Davy participating in panel discussions on business updates, NTPF negotiations, and financial planning.
• Bank of IrelandflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of Ireland partners with PKF Brenson Lawlor on the annual National Nursing Home Owners/Operators Conference and 6th edition was hosted in association with Bank of Ireland and Davy. Bank of Ireland representatives including Brian Walley (Head of Business Banking) and Conall MacCoille (Group Chief Economist) participate in panel discussions.
• Mason Hayes & Curran SolicitorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMason Hayes & Curran Solicitors acted as legal advisors alongside PKF Brenson Lawlor's Corporate Finance team on the Ashdown Controls Group sale to Learnd SE. PKF Bradshaw acknowledged the firm for advising on the legal aspects of the deal.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BDO Ireland: Mid-tier Irish member of the global BDO network providing audit, tax and corporate finance to Irish SMEs, owner-managed businesses and mid-market corporates. Comparable positioning and client overlap with PKF Brenson Lawlor in mid-market and healthcare advisory.
• Mazars Ireland: Irish arm of international Mazars network providing audit, tax, advisory and corporate finance. Comparable mid-market positioning with overlap in healthcare, financial services and owner-managed business clients.
• Grant Thornton Ireland: Mid-tier Irish chartered accountancy and advisory firm offering audit, tax, corporate finance and outsourcing services to SMEs and mid-market clients. Direct competitor for both recurring audit work and M&A advisory mandates across Irish mid-market.
• Baker Tilly Ireland: Irish mid-tier accounting and advisory firm within the Baker Tilly global network. Direct competitor for SME audit, tax compliance and M&A advisory engagements across Ireland.
• Crowe Ireland (including AAB): Irish arm of Crowe Global offering audit, tax, corporate finance and advisory, with a strengthened mid-market presence following merger with AAB. Direct competitor in Irish SME and owner-managed business markets.
• RSM Ireland: Mid-tier Irish member of the RSM global network focused on mid-market audit, tax and corporate finance. Competes head-to-head with PKF Brenson Lawlor for SME and owner-managed business mandates and Irish mid-market deal flow.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Ireland: Irish Big Four firm providing audit, tax, deals and advisory services with a strong presence across financial services and healthcare. Sets the competitive ceiling on large mandates but overlaps at the mid-market tier.
• KPMG Ireland: Irish member of Big Four firm providing audit, tax and advisory services with national reach. Overlaps with PKF Brenson Lawlor on Irish corporate finance and tax mandates but covers much larger and more complex clients.
• EY Ireland: Irish Big Four firm spanning audit, tax, transaction advisory and consulting. Serves similar client verticals as PKF Brenson Lawlor at the upper end of the Irish mid-market and competes for corporate finance mandates.
• Deloitte Ireland: Irish Big Four firm offering audit, consulting, tax, financial advisory and corporate finance. Competes for the largest Irish transactions where PKF Brenson Lawlor typically does not contest, but overlaps on tax advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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