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Crowleys DFK Announces Strategic Merger with MoyleRoe

Pictured (l-r): James O’Connor (Managing Partner, Crowleys DFK), Conor Ward (Managing Director, MoyleRoe) and Edward Murphy (Partner & Head of Tax, Crowleys DFK)

Crowleys DFK, a leading accounting and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce its merger with Dublin-based MoyleRoe, a well-respected accounting firm known for its expertise in the aircraft leasing sector.

The combined firm will operate under the Crowleys DFK brand. Conor Ward, the current Managing Director of MoyleRoe will join Crowleys DFK as a Partner bringing valuable insights and leadership to the firm. Together with his team from MoyleRoe, Conor will lead a specialised Aviation Advisory Services’ Department, offering a full range of services to clients in the aircraft leasing sector.

This strategic merger represents a significant milestone in the ongoing growth and development of Crowleys DFK.

James O’Connor, Managing Partner of Crowleys DFK, commented:

“We are delighted to welcome Conor and his team to Crowleys DFK.

By joining forces with MoyleRoe, we are enhancing our ability to offer new sector expertise and extend our services to a wider client base. This merger seamlessly aligns with our existing specialisations and strategic vision. MoyleRoe’s forward-thinking and personalised approach, strongly resonate with Crowleys DFK’s values. We are very excited about the opportunities and growth prospects that this next phase brings for our firm.”

Conor Ward, Managing Director of MoyleRoe, added,

“By merging with Crowleys DFK, we gain access to their extensive team of skilled professionals, cutting-edge technologies, and global network through DFK International. This means we can offer our clients enhanced services and innovative solutions tailored to meet their evolving needs. We are truly excited about the vast opportunities this merger presents for us and our clients alike.”

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Crowleys DFK Anne Brady McQuillans DFK Announce Merger

Partners from accountancy firms Crowleys DFK & Anne Brady McQuillans DFK pictured announcing both firms are to merge.

Accountancy firms and fellow DFK International members Crowleys DFK and Anne Brady McQuillans DFK have announced they are to merge on 1 January 2020.

The amalgamated firm, which will operate under the Crowleys DFK name, will see Anne Brady McQuillans DFK partners Natalie Kelly and Niall Grant, along with their team of 22 staff, move to Crowleys DFK’s existing Dublin offices at College Green. With a combined annual fee income of over €8 million, 110 staff and ten partners, the merger consolidates the firm as one of Ireland’s leading indigenous accounting, tax and advisory firms.

James O'Connor (CDFK) & Natalie Kelly (ABM)

Announcing the merger of accountancy firms Crowleys DFK and Anne Brady McQuillans DFK are (pictured l-r) James O’Connor (Managing Partner, Crowleys DFK) and Natalie Kelly (Partner, Anne Brady McQuillans DFK).

James O’Connor, Managing Partner of Crowleys DFK, said: “When initial discussions began between the two firms, we quickly saw a distinct alignment both in the benefits of what our combined service offering would bring to our clients and the cultural fit for our staff. And with the creation of 40 new jobs in Dublin and Cork over the next two years in areas such as Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Management, Advisory, Cloud Accounting, Public Sector Services and Tax, the merger allows us evolve to meet the growing needs of our collective national and international clients.”

Natalie Kelly, Partner at Anne Brady McQuillans DFK, said: “We are delighted with this merger, which will offer clients increased strength and depth across many areas of expertise and will enable us to develop new services and specialisms. Similarly, our staff will have the opportunity to further develop their careers and to gain knowledge in a range of sectors. We’re looking forward to working with our new colleagues and developing the synergies between the two firms.”

Founded 44 years ago, Crowleys DFK has a client base that includes indigenous owner-managed businesses, and subsidiaries and European headquarters of overseas SME and multinational companies. Anne Brady McQuillans DFK evolved in 2005 when Anne Brady DFK merged with McQuillans DFK. The firm boasts a very strong SME sector client base and an impressive network of connections in the Leinster region.

Both firms are members of DFK International, the international association of independent accounting firms spanning 92 countries, and have a history of working within the network to provide clients with an integrated and robust global service.

Pictured (l-r): Tony Cooney (Crowleys DFK Partner), James O’Connor (Crowleys DFK Managing Partner) and Harry O’Sullivan (Moylan Mulcahy & Co Partner)

We are delighted to announce that the well-established Cork firm, Moylan Mulcahy & Co, will merge with Crowleys DFK, effective from 1 June 2018.

The merger will see us welcome Moylan Mulcahy & Co Partner Harry O’Sullivan, along with 5 members of staff, into the Crowleys DFK Cork offices at 5 Lapps Quay.

James O’Connor, Crowleys DFK Managing Partner, commented: “We are delighted with this merger. Moylan Mulcahy & Co has an excellent reputation, in particular in the services it offers to the SME sector. With a natural synergy, not just in terms of services and sectors but also in work practices and values, this provides a major growth opportunity for both firms”.

Harry O’Sullivan said: “This is an exciting time for us. This merger with such a highly-regarded firm is a great cultural fit as the team at Crowleys DFK share our core value of delivering high quality services to clients. We look forward to offering our clients the benefits of access to additional areas of expertise as well as access to the global reach of the DFK International network.”

James concluded, “The merger further cements our reputation as one of the country’s leading SME business advisors for both domestic and international businesses.  We look forward to welcoming Harry and his colleagues to our full-service team.”