BDO strengthens its Financial Services team with two new partner hires

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has continued its investment in audit quality with the hire of two new partners in its Financial Services team.

James Billingham and Tim Lawrence join BDO’s London office with a wealth of experience in the audit of entities within the financial services sector. 

James and Tim join BDO with extensive and relevant experience between them. They will be focused on the audit of banking, alternative finance, and related entities. James joins from EY, with Tim joining from PwC. 
 
Neil Fung-On, Head of Financial Services at BDO, says: 
 
“The financial services industry continues to witness rapid change, with an expanding banking regulatory landscape where new entrants apply innovative technologies. James and Tim’s appointments are a key part of our ongoing strategic investment in the financial services team, ensuring we have the skills, experience, and capacity to deliver quality audits.”

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Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP provides integrated advice and solutions to help businesses navigate a changing world. 

The organisations we work with are Britain’s economic engine –entrepreneurially-spirited, high-growth businesses that fuel the economy.  

We understand the ambitions and entrepreneurial mindset of those we work with and have the global reach, integrity and expertise to help people and businesses succeed.  

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BDO LLP operates in 17 offices across the UK, employing 7,500 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a range of advisory services. BDO LLP is the UK member firm of the BDO international network.

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Nikki Barnsley-Walker
Corporate Affairs Executive
Nikki.Barnsley-walker@bdo.co.uk