Movers & Shakers

Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, a global accounting organization, has announced the acquisition of assets of Huron Consulting Group's Disputes and Investigations practice. Huron Consulting has divested itself of its Disputes and Investigations (D & I) practice.

Effective immediately, 60 professionals from Huron's practice will join Grant Thornton Economic and Advisory Services practice groups in Boston, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.

“Our goal over the next five years is to be the leading audit, tax and advisory firm, serving dynamic organizations in our chosen markets,” said Stephen Chipman, Chief Executive Officer. “Dynamic companies are companies that are ambitious and growing, expanding internationally; dealing with critical events or transactions and in need of our value-added, integrated service solutions. We plan to double our revenues through both organic growth and strategically aggressive mergers and acquisitions. Our balance sheet is healthy and we are in a position to attract similar talent going forward.”

Professionals in the D & I practice specialize in the following services: Business Disputes; Business Interruption Analysis; Expert Testimony regarding damages and other complex accounting issues; Economic Analysis; Forensic Accounting and Investigative services; Intellectual Property Disputes; Purchase Price/Merger Disputes; Tax Controversies; and Valuation.

“Grant Thornton's strategy for growth is an increased focus on serving the needs of dynamic organizations, including those undergoing critical events, such as litigation, forensic investigations, and mergers,” said Larry Redler, national managing partner of Grant Thornton's Economic Advisory Services practice, which will combine with the Huron D & I practice. “This will greatly expand our service capabilities related to disputes, investigations and valuations. We are excited and pleased to add such talented people to the Grant Thornton team.”

Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, a global accounting organization, has announced the acquisition of assets of Huron Consulting Group's Disputes and Investigations practice. Huron Consulting has divested itself of its Disputes and Investigations (D & I) practice.

Effective immediately, 60 professionals from Huron's practice will join Grant Thornton Economic and Advisory Services practice groups in Boston, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.

“Our goal over the next five years is to be the leading audit, tax and advisory firm, serving dynamic organizations in our chosen markets,” said Stephen Chipman, Chief Executive Officer. “Dynamic companies are companies that are ambitious and growing, expanding internationally; dealing with critical events or transactions and in need of our value-added, integrated service solutions. We plan to double our revenues through both organic growth and strategically aggressive mergers and acquisitions. Our balance sheet is healthy and we are in a position to attract similar talent going forward.”

Professionals in the D & I practice specialize in the following services: Business Disputes; Business Interruption Analysis; Expert Testimony regarding damages and other complex accounting issues; Economic Analysis; Forensic Accounting and Investigative services; Intellectual Property Disputes; Purchase Price/Merger Disputes; Tax Controversies; and Valuation.

“Grant Thornton's strategy for growth is an increased focus on serving the needs of dynamic organizations, including those undergoing critical events, such as litigation, forensic investigations, and mergers,” said Larry Redler, national managing partner of Grant Thornton's Economic Advisory Services practice, which will combine with the Huron D & I practice. “This will greatly expand our service capabilities related to disputes, investigations and valuations. We are excited and pleased to add such talented people to the Grant Thornton team.”