Private equity-backed advisory firm acquires specialist music boutique
Mid-tier accountancy and advisory firm BKL has snapped up a smaller counterpart in its latest acquisition, aiming to strengthen its focus on the music, media, and entertainment sector in London. City-based BKL, which offers tax, accounting, and business advisory services, has snapped up specialist music accountancy firm Dales Evans, as it “continues to expand its [...]
Accountancy and advisory firm BKL has acquired specialist music boutique Dales Evans, bolstering its commitment to the music, media, and entertainment sector in London. BKL, which provides tax, accounting, and business advisory services, aims to enhance its presence in the London market. The professionals firm already collaborates with multi-platinum recording artists, touring musicians, independent record labels, music managers, and booking agents. Acquiring Dales Evans will enable BKL to further expand its services in this area.
Tim Gazzard, a partner at BKL, highlighted the importance of strong relationships in the music, media, and entertainment sector, stating that Dales Evans brings such relationships in abundance. The firm’s fifth acquisition since receiving investment from private equity backer CBPE in 2023, the acquisition follows its merger with music-focused accountancy boutique Alan Heywood in 2024.
BKL's CEO, Lee Brook, expressed that Dales Evans possesses an exceptional reputation and deep experience in a specialist sector, strengthening their capability to deliver high-quality trusted advice to their clients. Brook emphasized that incorporating the team will bolster BKL's position in music, media, and entertainment, as they continue to build a broad-based business advisory firm that combines deep technical expertise with the personal approach valued by their clients.
BKL has been actively recruiting former Big Four partners, including those from Deloitte and PwC. The firm is increasingly attracting top talent in the sector.
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