Claritas has acquired the Tax Incentives and Reliefs division of Markel International in a move that strengthens its position in the UK’s specialist tax consultancy market.
The Sheffield-based unit, consisting of 22 staff with technical expertise across R&D tax relief, innovation grants, capital allowances and patent box relief, will fully integrate into Claritas. The transition includes leadership continuity, with the existing management team remaining in place as part of the deal.
The acquisition enhances Claritas’ capacity to serve innovation-driven businesses and their accounting partners across the UK. For Markel, the divestment aligns with a strategic shift while maintaining a broader collaborative relationship with Claritas.
This deal reflects ongoing consolidation in the UK tax advisory sector, where specialist knowledge around government-backed incentives continues to drive demand, particularly from firms navigating increasingly complex claims frameworks.
The move positions Claritas to deepen its footprint in the innovation and IP-focused tax space, while reinforcing its advisory support for UK accountants seeking outsourced expertise in specialist reliefs.
