OJK Acquires S Crowther & Co

Friday 14th Oct

OJK Limited (“OJK”), part of James Grant Group (“JGG”), a leading provider of management and professional services to clients within the broadcast media, music and sports sectors has today confirmed that it has acquired S Crowther & Co, a Manchester based accountancy practice.

OJK provides accountancy, tax and consultancy services to clients within the music, entertainment and sports sectors. Clients include Bryan Adams, Davina McCall and Sir Bob Geldof. Crowther & Co clients include Simply Red, Alan Carr and Johnny Vegas.

This acquisition is the sixth in a growth strategy led by the JGG Management team and Gresham, its Private Equity partner, since the creation of JGG in August 2009.

Commenting on the deal, Pat Savage, Managing Director of OJK and Group Director of JGG said; “Steven Crowther & Co has a highly regarded client base and in acquiring this business we augment the presence we have in the North West following the acquisition of Addis & Co last year. Steven will lead the OJK North West practice and I am delighted we will have the opportunity to work with him and his talented team.”

Steven Crowther said; “I am delighted to be joining forces with the OJK team. Our businesses are highly complementary and I am confident with the support of the wider OJK team that we can develop and enhance the service we can offer our clients”.

For more information please contact:
Pat Savage
Managing Director; OJK Ltd