Richard Tonks, MABRPHead of Acquisitions

Richard is Head of Acquisitions at bk plus, supporting the firm by combining the strengths of local teams with the scale and resources of a national organisation. With more than twenty years’ experience in the professional services sector, he brings a strong foundation in practice leadership, business growth and team integration.

He is responsible for identifying and building relationships with potential acquisition targets through both direct engagement and intermediary introductions. Richard leads the evaluation and due diligence process to assess opportunities, strategic fit and synergies, guiding negotiations and overseeing integration to ensure a smooth transition for firms joining bk plus.

His collaborative and pragmatic approach—built on understanding the motivations and ambitions of business owners—helps create trusted relationships and acquisition pathways that benefit both the incoming firm and the wider bk plus group.