Accountancy and professional services group DJH has expanded its estate planning division by acquiring Beswicks Legal’s private wealth business.
The move significantly boosts DJH’s capabilities in wills, trusts, succession planning, probate, tax advice, and powers of attorney. The acquired team relocated to Festival Park in Stoke-on-Trent, bringing to sixteen specialists DJH’s estate planning headcount. Two additional hires are expected in the next quarter.
The deal is part of DJH’s strategy to build a multidisciplinary offering tailored to private clients and business owners seeking integrated legal and financial support. The expanded estate planning service will now operate under DJH Estate Planning, with full access to wider tax, accounting, and wealth advisory teams.
This acquisition marks the firm’s 12th in three years. With backing from private equity firm Tenzing, DJH has scaled its team to 600 professionals. It operates from a growing national footprint that includes offices in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Chester, and Walsall.
Adding Beswicks’ private wealth team enhances DJH’s presence in Staffordshire and Cheshire, positioning it as one of the region’s largest estate planning providers. The firm’s multidisciplinary approach aims to provide continuity and efficiency for clients, particularly in complex or time-sensitive scenarios such as business succession or probate.
