S&W

S&W traces its heritage to Smith & Williamson, founded in 1881. The professional services business separated from Evelyn Partners in 2025 and resumed the S&W brand; it is now an independent firm rather than a combined wealth-management and professional-services group.

The firm advises businesses, private clients and professional practices across tax, accountancy, audit, assurance, advisory, corporate finance, consulting and digital services. Its work spans transactions, valuations, restructuring, forensic services, financial reporting, business outsourcing and tax compliance.

S&W is particularly relevant for students interested in mid-market professional services: the firm combines core accounting and tax work with transaction advisory, corporate finance, restructuring and consulting. Its early-careers programmes cover audit, tax, advisory, consultancy and accountancy, with graduate, school-leaver, internship and placement routes.