January 1983
Practice Founded
The practice was established by Mike Beattie and Stephen Knapp at the Old Studio and it was called Beattie Knapp & Co.
January 1983
March 1996
Name Change
After the departure of Stephen Knapp, who pursue a career in industry, the firm name was changed to Beattie & co.
March 1996
August 1996
New Leadership
The firm started to be specialised in overseas companies setting up in the UK and providing back office services.
August 1996
November 2016
Sally Takes Over
Sally Knapp stepped into the leadership role at the practice.
November 2016
July 2023
Future-Proofing
Faroque Ahmed Appointed to Future-Proof Beattie & Co. and Drive Service Expansion.
July 2023
September 2025
Today
The firm retains a strong bond with founding partner Mike Beattie, who, in retirement, juggles duties as chairman of his local cricket club with a growing reading list and the occasional catch-up with an ever-loyal band of friends.
September 2025