Ryan Acquires UK-Based LHL Property Auditors

Founded in 2014, LHL brings over 50 years of combined expertise in business rates legislation, valuation, and compliance. The firm is a trusted advisor to clients in the industrial, retail, and office sectors, with deep knowledge of local authority processes.

Using a proven audit methodology, LHL helps identify overpayments and ensure accurate assessments—specializing in billing reviews, relief entitlements, rateable value analysis, and exemption qualifications.

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“As deeply qualified experts in business rates legislation and compliance, LHL offers our property tax clients immense value in identifying greater opportunities to leverage available tax relief,” said Ryan President of European and Asia-Pacific Operations Tom Shave.

“This acquisition aligns with our Firm’s mission to ensure taxpayers pay only what they owe by identifying compliant, customised solutions, and we look forward to bolstering our consulting offering to our UK clients.”

With this acquisition, Ryan adds 25 team members to its ranks, including LHL founder Paul Hegarty, who joins as a Director. The deal also marks the opening of a new Ryan office in Chippenham, strengthening the Firm’s presence across the UK.

“Joining a global Firm that is well aligned to our strategic goal of identifying opportunities to recover taxpayer overpayments will be hugely beneficial to our clients,” said Hegarty. “Merging our expertise will empower further success thanks to the winning blend of customised services and unmatched technology that fuels results.”

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