HLB Mair Russell review: is it the right compliance partner in Jamaica?
Long-established Jamaican practice and HLB International member offering accounting, taxation, audit and assurance to private and public-sector clients.
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HLB Mair Russell is a long-established Jamaican chartered accountancy firm. In our view it suits organisations whose compliance needs centre on audit, tax and corporate secretarial work rather than ISO or privacy programmes.
Sources: https://www.hlbjm.com/about-us
Who HLB Mair Russell is
The firm says it was founded in 1967 as Mair, Russell & Partners and operates from a main office in Kingston and a branch in Montego Bay.
Sources: https://www.hlbjm.com/about-us
What they do
HLB Mair Russell says it provides accounting, taxation, audit and assurance services to private and public sector companies. With its associated company S.A.S. Limited, it also offers corporate secretarial services.
Sources: https://www.hlbjm.com/ , https://www.hlbjm.com/about-us
Size and team
The firm reports about 65–70 staff in Kingston and 10–13 in Montego Bay, 2 partners and more than 300 clients. Its site names Sixto Coy as Managing Partner and Karen Lewis as a Partner.
Sources: https://www.hlbjm.com/about-us , https://www.hlbjm.com/
HLB network
The firm is a member of HLB, an international network of advisory and accounting firms, which helps with cross-border referrals.
Sources: https://www.hlbjm.com/
Where they fit
Choose HLB Mair Russell for statutory audit, tax and company secretarial work. For ISO 27001, data protection or cybersecurity programmes, pair it with a specialist, keeping auditor independence rules in mind.
Pricing and engagement model
Fees are not published. Request a written engagement letter that sets out scope, deliverables and deadlines.
Sources: https://www.hlbjm.com/contact-us/
How we assessed HLB Mair Russell
We reviewed the firm's public website, including its about page. Scores are editorial opinion.
Sources
HLB Mair Russell (provider's own descriptions): - Homepage — https://www.hlbjm.com/ - About us — https://www.hlbjm.com/about-us - Contact — https://www.hlbjm.com/contact-us/
Services reviewed
- Audit and assurance
- Taxation
- Accounting and outsourcing
- Public sector advisory
Pros and cons
What we rated highly
- Established Jamaican partnership with public-sector experience
- HLB International network access
- Broad accounting and taxation coverage
Where it falls short
- Limited dedicated data privacy or ISO capability
- Advisory offering is lighter than specialist consultancies
HLB Mair Russell FAQ
When was HLB Mair Russell founded?
In 1967, as Mair, Russell & Partners.
Where are its offices?
Kingston (main office) and Montego Bay.
What does an engagement typically cover?
Audit and assurance, taxation, accounting and corporate secretarial work.
How big is the firm?
About 65–70 staff in Kingston, 10–13 in Montego Bay, 2 partners and over 300 clients, per its website.
Who leads HLB Mair Russell?
Its website names Sixto Coy as Managing Partner.
Do they handle ISO certification or data protection programmes?
These are not listed on its site; use a specialist for them.
Is it part of an international network?
Yes, the HLB network.
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