A near-unanimous vote has paved the way for a partner-owned future that serves middle market leaders with an increasing need for globally integrated solutions.

In October 2024, RSM Ireland and RSM UK together with RSM US LLP and RSM Canada announced their intent to join forces to deliver seamless cross-border services for the middle market. A year later, following decisive votes in favour, owners of RSM firms on both sides of the Atlantic have approved the plan to create a new transatlantic partnership.

The structure optimises the firms’ ability to serve global clients, develop talent and accelerate growth, while remaining a partner-owned enterprise. It will support aligned governance, including a common approach to financial incentives, client service and future growth investments.

With 23,000 professionals across the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, India and El Salvador, the firms generate aggregate revenues of $5bn.

 

“Today marks an exciting new chapter for RSM Ireland. Finalising our transatlantic partnership as we officially open our new Dublin office in Iveagh Court. 

I am incredibly excited by this latest step as this partnership will further strengthen RSM Ireland’s transatlantic capabilities, accelerate our continued investment in our marketplace and people, as well as further servicing the needs of our clients as they expand globally. I look forward to building a brighter, more connected future for our people and clients —together.”

Niall May, RSM Ireland Managing Partner

“We have been on a journey to become a more effective competitor to the largest players in the UK market whilst enhancing our ability to support our RSM network partners globally. This next step marks a defining moment in the journey of our firms on both sides of the Atlantic. We have, over the last 12 months, already seen new opportunities and tangible client wins that our firms could not have achieved independently. We believe this is only the beginning.”

Rob Donaldson, RSM UK CEO

The partnership will enable seamless service delivery across Ireland, the UK, US and Canada.

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