Darren Lees

The appointment builds on CPW’s plans to expand nationally through strategic investment in people, acquisitions and deeper integration with the wider Cooper Parry business. Scotland has been identified as a key growth market with Darren becoming the firm’s first dedicated Relationship Partner based in the country.

Based in Scotland Darren will work closely with clients, professional introducers and Cooper Parry colleagues to strengthen relationships across the region. At the same time he’ll be helping clients access the firm’s integrated wealth planning tax and business advisory expertise.

With more than a decade of experience advising entrepreneurs, business owners and high net worth individuals with strong Scottish connections, Darren brings an established network and deep understanding of the local market. He will play a central role in developing CPW’s presence across Scotland. Working alongside Cooper Parry’s growing tax and advisory teams to deliver joined-up advice tailored to clients’ personal and business ambitions.

Neil Norman, Cooper Parry’s head of Scotland, said: “Scotland has an exceptionally strong entrepreneurial community with every region offering its own opportunities and challenges. We’re seeing increasing demand from business owners and families looking for advice that brings together wealth planning, tax and wider business expertise. Darren’s appointment strengthens our ability to deliver exactly that while continuing to invest in our long-term presence across Scotland.”

Darren Lees commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Cooper Parry Wealth at such an exciting stage in its growth. From the outset I was struck by how closely the firm’s values and cultures align with my own, particularly its commitment to putting clients at the heart of every conversation and every piece of advice.

“My experience has always centred on building long-term relationships with clients and helping them navigate important financial decisions, so it felt like a natural fit. Cooper Parry has already built an exceptional business with the expertise, investment and collaborative approach needed to support clients in a truly joined up way. I’m excited to help grow that presence across Scotland, introducing more people to what makes the business different while building on the strong foundations already in place.”

Mr Lee’s appointment forms part of Cooper Parry’s continued investment in Scotland where the firm has grown to a team of nearly 100 people over the past year.

As one of the UK’s leading next generation professional services firms Cooper Parry is continuing to expand its integrated offering across wealth, tax, audit, finance recruitment, business advisory and digital solutions.

Combining national expertise with a growing local presence to support ambitious businesses, business owners and families throughout Scotland.