Opportunity
Ley Group (“Ley”) is a family-run manufacturing, distribution and property business based in Knowsley. It operates the well-established brands Ley Rubber and COH Baines, specialists in rubber extrusion and molding.
DSG’s relationship with Ley dates back more than 30 years. What began as providing an audit engagement, has now grown into a long-standing partnership built on trust, collaboration and shared values. Over the years, DSG has guided the business at every stage of the journey.
Strategy
During a period of change for the business and its family, we provided them with guidance to secure their long-term future. When Managing Director Dean Wealleans stepped into his leadership role after the passing of his father, we were there to offer steady, practical support, helping him navigate both the operational and personal challenges that come with inheriting a family business.
Reflecting the depth of trust between DSG and Ley, the late founder asked our partner, Mark Kearsley, to act as a trustee of the business, a role he proudly continues to hold today. This connection has underpinned every chapter of the relationship, allowing us to provide proactive advice that goes beyond accountancy. Alongside ongoing accounting services, we’ve supported the business with group re-structuring, management information, tax planning, as well as guidance through key milestones.
Given the longstanding history with DSG and the Ley Group, we guided them through periods of economic uncertainty and change, from the 2008 recession to the challenges of the pandemic. This ensured the business could make informed decisions, plan effectively and continue to grow with confidence.
Today, the Ley Group is focused firmly on expansion, targeting £8.4m in revenue with our ongoing support across capital investment, tax efficiency and site development.
Result
Our partnership with the Ley Group demonstrates the power of long-term, relationship-led advisory. With our support, the business has maintained its stability and family values through decades of change and continues to look ahead with confidence.
“Mark Kearsley and the DSG team have been by our side through every major decision,” said Managing Director, Dean Wealleans. “From restructuring and succession to managing growth and planning for the future, DSG have gone beyond accountancy – they’ve been trusted advisors every step of the way.”
We remain proud to support Ley Group as it continues to grow, evolve and build on a legacy that has been generations in the making.
