Accountants establish key foothold in Ireland with latest acquisition
Accountancy firm Cooper Parry (CP) has taken another significant step in its UK and Ireland’s exopansion with the acquisition of Northern Ireland powerhouse CavanaghKelly.
This is the 15th deal in just over two years and the third since partnering with New York-based Lee Equity Partners in December 2024.
For 25 years, the seven partners and 100+ strong CavanaghKelly team has built an outstanding reputation as one of the region’s most respected multi-service line accountancy and business advisory firms.
Des Kelly, CavanaghKelly founding partner, said: “In selecting the right partner for the next phase of our growth journey, we went through a thorough evaluation of our options.
“Immediately, Cooper Parry stood out, creating an incredibly strong first impression. Our alignment on values, vision and ambition couldn’t be stronger.
“The deeper our discussions became, the clearer it was that CP’s bold vision for service lines, tech, outsourcing and delivery models aligned perfectly with ours - challenging the norm, thinking differently, and delivering quality service through quality people. We cannot wait to be part of this.”
Ade Cheatham, CEO of Cooper Parry, said: “CavanaghKelly gives us more than a footprint - it gives us a foundation.
“Their values, their people, and the trust they’ve built in Northern Ireland make this a perfect fit.
“Together, we’ve got the chance to build something bold across the island - with roots, rhythm, and real ambition.
“It’s another big step in making CP the standout challenger firm across the UK and Ireland.”
Pictured from left to right: Catherine Martin, Des Kelly, James Parnell and Ade Cheatham
