Hawsons Forms Strategic Alliance with Bruce & Butler to Strengthen Cyber and Data Protection Services

Jun 24, 2025
Author: Pete Wilmer

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Hawsons Chartered Accountants has announced a significant investment in Bruce & Butler, a leading data protection and cybersecurity firm. This strategic alliance combines Hawsons' financial expertise with Bruce & Butler’s specialised services in data protection and cybersecurity, offering businesses a comprehensive, integrated solution to protect both their financial and digital assets.

With offices in Sheffield, Doncaster, and Northampton, Hawsons provides a wide range of accounting, tax, audit, corporate finance, and business advisory services across the UK. Bruce & Butler brings deep expertise in GDPR compliance, data protection, cyber security, penetration testing, and AI, ensuring businesses meet evolving legal requirements while safeguarding sensitive information.

This collaboration allows both firms to deliver seamless support across financial management and data compliance, offering businesses a full spectrum of services. Whether it’s financial strategy, growth planning, data security, or privacy law adherence, the partnership ensures businesses are protected and compliant in today’s fast-moving regulatory environment.

Pete Wilmer, Managing Partner at Hawsons, said:

“Partnering with Bruce & Butler enables us to provide a complete solution for businesses, covering both their financial needs and data security requirements. This collaboration strengthens our ability to support clients as they navigate the challenges of the future.”

Matt Bruce, Managing Director at Bruce & Butler, added:

“We are pleased to partner with Hawsons, enabling us to offer practical, expert services that help businesses stay secure, compliant, and ahead of the curve. This partnership is built on trust, shared expertise, and a commitment to adding value.”

This alliance allows businesses to stay secure, agile, and prepared for the future. Together, Hawsons and Bruce & Butler offer the expert support and integrated solutions that companies need to thrive safely.

Pete Wilmer, Senior Partner and head of corporate finance

Pete Wilmer

Corporate Finance Partner

pjw@hawsons.co.uk

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