Howard Hackney LLP is a boutique advisory-only firm of Chartered Accountants undertaking special projects for mid-market family businesses and professional practices. Founded in 2008, the firm deliberately avoids audit and tax compliance work, focusing entirely on high-value, integrated advisory mandates where experience, independence and deep sector knowledge make a real difference.
The firm’s philosophy is to provide every client with a holistic, cross-discipline service spanning corporate finance, tax planning, strategic planning and personal wealth — aiming to make every client feel like their only client.
Howard Hackney LLP operates from offices in Cheshire (North West England and North Wales) and Canary Wharf (London and the South East).
Howard Hackney LLP has extensive experience advising law firms and professional practices on the full spectrum of strategic and transactional challenges, including:
Howard has advised individuals, partnerships and private equity, acting as Lead Adviser on both the buy and sell sides. The firm is a member of ALFMA and the Mosaic Legal network, bringing extensive market knowledge to every engagement.
Family Business & High Net Worth Individuals
Beyond the legal sector, Howard Hackney LLP has deep expertise advising mid-market family businesses and High Net Worth Individuals on inheritance tax planning, succession and exit planning, fundraising and funding issues, company valuations, Family Investment Companies, and strategic planning for business owners facing ownership or leadership transitions.
