Counsel to Segal LLP in their merger with GCSE LLP, creating one of the GTA's largest independent accounting and advisory firms

On July 1, 2022, Segal LLP and GCSE LLP, two renowned Toronto accounting and advisory firms, announced the completion of their merger by way of a complex Business Combination Agreement and unique Limited Liability Partnership Agreement, creating one of the largest independently owned and operated accounting and advisory firms in the Greater Toronto Area.

The combination will see the new entity, Segal GCSE LLP (Segal GCSE), leading the market in audit, accounting, tax and advisory segments.

Segal GCSE brings together 250 team members from the legacy firms, ready to serve current and future clients, with plans to expand its specialty services and continue to develop niche practices, which include serving financial, legal, real estate and information technology industries, with notably expanded presence both regionally and nationally.

Dan Natale, Managing Partner of Segal LLP, will also act as Managing Partner of the newly merged firm. Natale says the “merged firm is the perfect combination of talent, expertise, industry capability, core services and specialty offerings, which we are committed to developing further in the months and years ahead,” adding “we will also continue to focus on internal growth, creating opportunities for our vibrant young leaders to excel.”

Laurie Starkman, Managing Partner of GCSE LLP, says of the new firm , “with a shared philosophy on how we serve clients and invest in our talent, this union of independent firms is a seamless fit – culturally and strategically. Ultimately, we are combining the best of both our firms – our great teams, agile cultures and modern approaches.”