Grant Thornton UK

Grant Thornton is one of the world's largest professional services networks of independent accounting and consulting member firms which provide assurance,...

Grant Thornton UK

Grant Thornton is one of the world's largest professional services networks of independent accounting and consulting member firms which provide assurance, tax and advisory services to privately held businesses, public interest entities, and public sector entities.

Website

grantthornton.co.uk

linkedin.com/company/grant-thornton-uk

General information

Firm type

Pension Fund

Year founded

1904

Location

Region

Europe

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Corporate office

30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG, United Kingdom

Additional offices

Birmingham, United Kingdom · Bristol, United Kingdom · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Cardiff, United Kingdom

Principals

Malcolm Gomersall

Chief Executive Officer

What changed when Cinven acquired Grant Thornton UK in 2024?

Cinven's acquisition of a majority stake converted Grant Thornton UK from a member firm within the global Grant Thornton International partnership network into a PE-controlled entity. The firm retains its brand and client base but now operates under private equity governance. This structure is uncommon among major accounting networks, most of which remain partner-owned.

Is Grant Thornton UK part of a larger global network?

Yes. Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) is the global umbrella organization for independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms operating under the Grant Thornton name. Despite the Cinven acquisition, Grant Thornton UK remains a member firm of GTIL, meaning it can still leverage the network's international capabilities while operating under separate ownership.

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