London, 9 September 2026 – HW Fisher, part of Sumer Group – the UK’s fastest-growing mid-market accountancy practice – today welcomes Fisher Phillips into the firm, further bolstering its regional London presence and technical expertise.
The announcement brings a team of experienced specialists to HW Fisher, ensuring that its clients can access broader advice and support. Alongside its accounting expertise, Fisher Phillips has a track record of supporting individuals and businesses across several specialist sectors, including authors, entertainers, professional practices and property companies.
Founded in 1946, Fisher Phillips has built a reputation as one of the most respected accountancy and tax firms, with a strong client footprint in North London. Like HW Fisher, the practice has built its success on longstanding client relationships, deep technical expertise and pragmatic commercial advice. Going forward, both teams will benefit from access to additional technical depth, combined growth opportunities, and broader capabilities.
Steve Frost, Caroline Harvey, Anthony Ornstein, and Michael Sparrow will join HW Fisher as partners, with Fisher Phillips taking on the HW Fisher name.
Andrew Rich, Managing Partner at HW Fisher, said: “I am delighted to welcome Steve, Caroline, Anthony, Michael and the wider Fisher Phillips team to HW Fisher. They are a natural fit for our firm, bringing complementary sector specialisms and deep service strengths that enhance and elevate the scope of business solutions we offer to our clients.”
Steve Frost, Partner at Fisher Phillips, said: “This marks an exciting next chapter, and one that is the natural next step for Fisher Phillips. Becoming part of HW Fisher, and the wider Sumer Group, doesn’t just mean our clients can access a broader range of services, but also means our fantastic team will have the opportunity to become part of a wider, talented group of colleagues. We’re pleased to join a firm that shares our core focus in championing SMEs and are excited to see what opportunities this partnership creates.”
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About HW Fisher:
HW Fisher is part of Sumer Group, a top 11 accountancy practice. We provide expert accountancy, audit, tax, corporate, and financial advisory services to high-profile entrepreneurial SMEs, not-for-profits, large corporates, and high net-worth individuals. We also keep it personal by enabling entrepreneurial high net-worth individuals to concentrate on expressing their talent while depending on ours for their accountancy and financial planning.
Find out more at hwfisher.co.uk
About Fisher Phillips:
Fisher Phillips is a London-based firm, supporting individuals and businesses with business, accounting and taxation advice. Founded in 1946, the firm advises a wide range of small- and medium-sized enterprises.
About Sumer:
Sumer is the UK and Ireland’s leading mid-market accountancy practice delivering professional support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A top 11 UK accountancy practice, Sumer is on a mission to champion SME businesses and offer local delivery supported by national expertise.
Since its inception, Sumer has grown rapidly. It now employs more than 3,000 champions, with over 70 offices, and generates annual revenue of nearly £300 million.
Sumer’s strategy revolves around partnering with leading regional practices that share the same values and purpose. Hubs remain rooted in their communities but benefit from nationally integrated technology, infrastructure and resources. Existing Hubs include BHP, Carpenter Box, Cowgills, DPC Accountants, EQ Chartered Accountants, HW Fisher, Jerroms, Monahans, Moore Thompson, RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, R.T. Marke & Co Ltd, Scrutton Bland, Simmons Gainsford Group, Sumer Northern Ireland.
To find out more about Sumer, visit our website: sumer.co.uk
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