Collins Barrow - 1 is Greater Than 2

For decades, the accountants and advisors at Collins Barrow have specialized in providing audit, tax and advisory services to leading corporations and the nation's entrepreneurs. Leading with vision has characterized our firm. We know that making your business our focus is what counts.

Today we are pleased to announce accounting firms Collins Barrow Nauss Hornby LLP and Hemming Weir Casey Inc. have merged to form Collins Barrow Nova Scotia Inc., creating one of Nova Scotia’s largest independently owned accounting firms with 9 partners and more than 30 professionals and staff serving the mid-market. Today, one truly is greater than two.

"Collins Barrow and Hemming Weir Casey have a history of attracting talented Partners and professionals and provide clients with unparalleled service. That’s why we’re doing this merger. That’s why are business exists," said Collins Barrow Nova Scotia’s new Managing Partner, Grant Galbraith. "By merging, we will amplify the outstanding quality service that our clients have come to expect from us and create a guiding force for mid-sized companies that fits their needs and values."

Collins Barrow Nova Scotia will feature a unique blend of capable professionals with a depth and breadth of experience to ensure clients meet the most rigorous audit, tax, valuation and advisory needs. The firm will serve and grow several sectors including manufacturing, not-for-profit, information technology, professional services, property development, retail and many others.

"The accounting profession is going through unprecedented change. As visionary and proactive firms, we aim to grow in this changing landscape in a way that allows us to continue to provide the best possible entrepreneurial services to our clients as they, too, experience business growth and expansion. We know that combining the two firms under the Collins Barrow network will do just that" said Michael Casey, Hemming Weir Casey’s Managing Partner.

"Collins Barrow provides us with diverse services, from general business advice and support to acquisitions and succession planning. It’s a pleasure to work with this firm. Everyone is responsive and efficient while showing an authentic interest in helping us maximize our success" said Natalie Lane, CFO, Arcom Telecom Ltd., a client of Collins Barrow Nauss Hornby LLP for the last decade.

"They know our business as well as we do", said President of Murphy Sailing Tours, Richard Murphy, a client of Hemming Weir Casey for 28 years. "They have an entrepreneurial style and I’m confident that Collins Barrow Nova Scotia will continue to grow their foothold in this growing market".

About Collins Barrow Canada

Collins Barrow is Canada's largest association of Chartered Accounting firms and the eighth largest group of chartered accountants in Canada. Known as Canada's mid-market alternative for audit, tax and advisory solutions, we have developed a reputation for being a real choice for quality and value added financial advice due to the depth and breadth of in-house skills, customized offerings, commitment to excellence in customer service and our global reach. Our unmatched service and deep financial offerings make Collins Barrow the right choice for maximizing shareholder value.

We serve companies at all stages of their development from large publicly traded companies to emerging and owner managed businesses. We service clients from a cross section of industries including: Private Equity, Manufacturing, Industrials, Wholesale, Retail and Distribution, Professional Services, Financial Services, Real Estate and Land Development, Hospitality and Entertainment, Technology and Communications, Energy and Mining, Biotech and Not for Profit. Our understanding and first - hand experience in the trends that are impacting these industries continues to prove that our professionals are well positioned to offer valued and effective solutions.

Our global reach extends beyond the more than 40 offices in Canada into 110 countries worldwide through Baker Tilly International, the eighth largest accountancy and business advisory network in the world. Together, we offer clients an established platform and access to the highest quality resources for audit, tax and transaction support in the global market place.

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For decades, the accountants and advisors at Collins Barrow have specialized in providing audit, tax and advisory services to leading corporations and the nation's entrepreneurs. Leading with vision has characterized our firm. We know that making your business our focus is what counts.

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Merger Announcement [PDF] Press Release [PDF] For more information contact: www.collinsbarrow.com Media Inquires: Mark Marshall, CA,CFP, TEP Partner Collins Barrow Nova Scotia Inc. Phone: 902-404-3592 Stephen Chris Collins Barrow National Cooperative Phone: 519-635-6635 Read About 2009 Merger News For decades, the accountants and advisors at Collins Barrow have specialized in providing audit, tax and advisory services to leading corporations and the nation's entrepreneurs. Leading with vision has characterized our firm. We know that making your business our focus is what counts. Today we are pleased to announce accounting firms Collins Barrow Nauss Hornby LLP and Hemming Weir Casey Inc. have merged to form Collins Barrow Nova Scotia Inc., creating one of Nova Scotia’s largest independently owned accounting firms with 9 partners and more than 30 professionals and staff serving the mid-market. Today, one truly is greater than two. "Collins Barrow and Hemming Weir Casey have a history of attracting talented Partners and professionals and provide clients with unparalleled service. That’s why we’re doing this merger. That’s why are business exists," said Collins Barrow Nova Scotia’s new Managing Partner, Grant Galbraith. "By merging, we will amplify the outstanding quality service that our clients have come to expect from us and create a guiding force for mid-sized companies that fits their needs and values." Collins Barrow Nova Scotia will feature a unique blend of capable professionals with a depth and breadth of experience to ensure clients meet the most rigorous audit, tax, valuation and advisory needs. The firm will serve and grow several sectors including manufacturing, not-for-profit, information technology, professional services, property development, retail and many others. "The accounting profession is going through unprecedented change. As visionary and proactive firms, we aim to grow in this changing landscape in a way that allows us to continue to provide the best possible entrepreneurial services to our clients as they, too, experience business growth and expansion. We know that combining the two firms under the Collins Barrow network will do just that" said Michael Casey, Hemming Weir Casey’s Managing Partner. "Collins Barrow provides us with diverse services, from general business advice and support to acquisitions and succession planning. It’s a pleasure to work with this firm. Everyone is responsive and efficient while showing an authentic interest in helping us maximize our success" said Natalie Lane, CFO, Arcom Telecom Ltd., a client of Collins Barrow Nauss Hornby LLP for the last decade. "They know our business as well as we do", said President of Murphy Sailing Tours, Richard Murphy, a client of Hemming Weir Casey for 28 years. "They have an entrepreneurial style and I’m confident that Collins Barrow Nova Scotia will continue to grow their foothold in this growing market". About Collins Barrow Canada Collins Barrow is Canada's largest association of Chartered Accounting firms and the eighth largest group of chartered accountants in Canada. Known as Canada's mid-market alternative for audit, tax and advisory solutions, we have developed a reputation for being a real choice for quality and value added financial advice due to the depth and breadth of in-house skills, customized offerings, commitment to excellence in customer service and our global reach. Our unmatched service and deep financial offerings make Collins Barrow the right choice for maximizing shareholder value. We serve companies at all stages of their development from large publicly traded companies to emerging and owner managed businesses. We service clients from a cross section of industries including: Private Equity, Manufacturing, Industrials, Wholesale, Retail and Distribution, Professional Services, Financial Services, Real Estate and Land Development, Hospitality and Entertainment, Technology and Communications, Energy and Mining, Biotech and Not for Profit. Our understanding and first - hand experience in the trends that are impacting these industries continues to prove that our professionals are well positioned to offer valued and effective solutions. Our global reach extends beyond the more than 40 offices in Canada into 110 countries worldwide through Baker Tilly International, the eighth largest accountancy and business advisory network in the world. Together, we offer clients an established platform and access to the highest quality resources for audit, tax and transaction support in the global market place.
Collins Barrow, Clarity Defined.