TMF Group, a leading provider of compliance and administrative services, today announced the acquisition of Contexpert, a top tier Romanian firm that specialises in accounting, inventory, tax and payroll services.

The acquisition marks another milestone for TMF Group, which will further expand its presence in the southeastern European market following its recent acquisition of Premier Consulting SA in Greece and Avanzia Taxand Ltd in Malta.

Contexpert is a leader in the Romanian accounting industry and is ranked among the top accounting firms by CECCAR, the Romanian Chamber of Certified and Chartered Accountants. With this acquisition, TMF Group will consolidate its position as an accounting, tax compliance and HR/payroll services leader in the local market, joining the ranks of the top five companies in the local professional services industry.

TMF Group's Country Director for Romania, Gabriel Sincu commented: "Contexpert is a very well-known company in Romania, and we are proud to welcome their talented team to TMF Group. This acquisition, coupled with TMF Group's extensive global footprint, will enable us to further develop our services and create new business opportunities. Moreover, Contexpert's employees will have access to TMF Group's global career development opportunities, thanks to our international network.''

Contexpert's Managing Partner, Sorin Istrate said: "We are extremely proud of our company's evolution and of the reputation we've built over the last 26 years. We are thrilled to be joining TMF Group, a leader in the professional services industry. Given our business similarities, this integration will help us further develop our expertise across multiple jurisdictions worldwide and in Europe, in particular."