Baker Tilly in Egypt has merged with a leading local player in the advisory sector. The merger further strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver a wide range of services in the auditing and accounting fields, and related services. Effective 15 May 2022, the newly merged entity will trade as Baker Tilly Hilal & Abdel Ghaffar.
Speaking on the development, Mohamed Hilal, Managing Partner of Baker Tilly Hilal & Abdel Ghaffar said: “This merger gives us the opportunity to strategically grow our offering and presence within the Egyptian market. The combined expertise of our two firms enhances our competitive presence and technical excellence to ensure we deliver value to the clients who confidently choose us.”
Amr Wahid, the firm’s Vice Managing Partner added: “Our focus is on helping organisations navigate today’s volatile markets, to build a stronger tomorrow. In Baker Tilly, we find a partner that shares that same ethos and desire to help clients realise their strategic ambitions. We are excited to bring our combined technical expertise and intuition to our clients.”
Xavier Mercadé Sanmartí, the network’s Regional Chairman for Europe, the Middle East and Africa said: “Baker Tilly in Egypt is recognised as a strong audit player, particularly in financial services. Bringing in a team whose strength lies in advisory gives us a strong foundation upon which to significantly strengthen our client service offering to those that enrich and fuel the Egyptian economy, as well as giving greater development opportunities to our people.”