Glaisyers ETL advises leading independent accountancy firm on North London acquisition

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MANCHESTER - 15 July 2025

The commercial law firm Glaisyers ETL has advised the leading independent accountancy firm Duncan & Toplis Limited on its acquisition of the business and assets of Barnet-based NA Associates LLP.

Duncan & Toplis is one of the largest independent accounting and business advisers in the UK, with 14 offices around the East Midlands and North London.

NA Associates is a full-service independent practice that provides accounting, tax, audit and other services to businesses.

The team that advised Duncan & Toplis was led by Glaisyers ETL’s partner and head of corporate Daniel Varney and senior associate Niki Polymeridou. This is the second deal on which Manchester-headquartered Glaisyers ETL has advised the firm, having also acted for it on its purchase of North London-based ALG in February 2025.

Mr Varney said, “It was a real pleasure to work with Duncan & Toplis once again, putting our specialist knowledge of the professional services sector to good use.

“NA Associates is an excellent cultural and operational fit with Duncan & Toplis, and this acquisition offers all involved the potential for significant growth. I wish all parties every success in the future.”

Damon Brain, Chief Executive Officer at Duncan & Toplis, said, “Once again, Glaisyers ETL has provided expert, commercially minded support throughout this transaction. Their understanding of our business, the accountancy sector, and private equity dynamics makes them a trusted partner for our growth journey. We greatly appreciate their professionalism and collaborative approach.”

The vendors of NA Associates LLP were advised by Michael Votsis from the North Finchley law firm YVA Solicitors.

Notes to editors

About Glaisyers ETL Glaisyers ETL is a firm of solicitors that provides advice to businesses and high net worth individuals, serving national and international clients through its Manchester and Liverpool offices. It assists clients with the operation of their businesses, with specialist areas including acquisitions and disposals, property investment and development, dispute resolution and the organisation of personal assets. Glaisyers ETL is part of the ETL GLOBAL group, providing clients with access to an international network of accounting, tax, legal and audit professionals. In 2019 Glaisyers ETL was named “Best Law Firm” at the annual Talk of Manchester Awards. In 2020 it became the first Manchester city centre law firm to join the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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