Hawsons are one of the few accountancy practices with a dedicated team specialising exclusively in the needs of solicitors.

We act for a large number of law firms across all three of our offices and offer a wide range of services which are tailored to meet their individual needs. Our legal client base consist of a multitude of firms of varying structure and size from sole traders to limited companies and LLPs with corporate members.

Our specialists offer an all encompassing service to partnerships, companies, partners and LLPs. We are able to offer all types of compliance work including:

• SRA Accounts Rules 2011 reporting


• Accounts preparation and audit


• Tax compliance


• Partner and partnership tax returns

We are also able to advise on non-routine issues including personal and business planning such as:

• Strategic planning and compilation of formal business plans


• Advice and assistance on conversions to LLP status


• Mergers and acquisitions


• Practice valuations


• Advice on raising finance


• Forecasts


• IT system reviews and advice


• VAT advice

We can also help your business to become more efficient and profitable by performing:

• Internal system reviews


• Lexcel consultations


• Benchmarking


• SRA Accounts Rules training courses

We are also experienced in providing support to your practice in:

• Partnership disputes


• Forensic accounting


• Litigation support

Our experts keep aware of current developments in the legal profession and through our proactive approach, we inform our clients of any issues that may affect them. Read Is Your Structure Right for You? and Jackson reforms.

We are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Special Interest Group on Solicitors and we actively focus our profession's awareness on the needs of the legal sector.

Our dedicated solicitor services team has vast experience in all areas relevant to the legal profession.

• We employ specialised sector trained staff


• Our closely integrated team are readily accessible


• We deliver a high quality service tailored to your needs


• Our client care initiative ensures you receive the highest standards


• We keep aware of current developments in the legal profession


• We adopt a proactive approach and advise our clients of any developments that may affect them


• We look to add value to your business in a pro-active manner throughout the year rather than simply providing compliance services once a year