Price Bailey announces acquisition of Oliver Clive & Co

May 1, 2025

Award-winning accounting firm Price Bailey and Oliver Clive & Co announce their new partnership aimed at further strengthening their offering in London. The move bolsters Price Bailey’s sector expertise, with Steven Davidson, Emma Benjamin and Nick Angel joining the now 47 strong Partnership team.

Oliver Clive & Co, founded by Steven Davidson, has operated outside of its West End office for over 10 years. During this time, the firm has acquired a distinguished client network, with notable expertise across the dental, property and hospitality sectors.

Price Bailey, a leading independent partner and employee-owned accountancy firm based in East Anglia, London and internationally, welcomes Oliver Clive & Co amid a period of continued expansion. The merger comes following the recent acquisition of Peterborough based accountants ‘Stephenson Smart’ in October 2023.

The move sets to broaden the services delivered to the clients of Oliver Clive & Co, via Price Bailey’s specialist advisory teams, including tax, corporate finance, valuation, restructuring, and insolvency & recovery services. Current clients of Oliver Clive & Co will now be advised under the banner of Oliver Clive & Co a division of Price Bailey.

Managing Partner for Price Bailey, Martin Clapson, comments: “I am thrilled to welcome Oliver Clive & Co to the Price Bailey team. As we continue to expand and strengthen our presence and expertise, the valuable experience and client relationships, cultivated by Oliver Clive & Co, will be invaluable. Together, I have no doubt, we share a bright future.”

Partner at Oliver Clive & Co, Steven Davidson, adds: “We are thrilled to join Price Bailey. Over the past decade, Oliver Clive & Co has consistently delivered an exceptional service to its clients, and I am incredibly proud of our achievements.

“Our team is built on a foundation of shared values and a strong sense of family, which was a crucial factor in this decision. Price Bailey shares these values and provides resources that will further enhance our service offerings to our clients – we are excited for this next chapter”.