HLB Mair Russell review: is it the right compliance partner in Jamaica?

★★★★★4.0Accounting, tax and assurance practice

Long-established Jamaican practice and HLB International member offering accounting, taxation, audit and assurance to private and public-sector clients.

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What they do

HLB Mair Russell provides audit, assurance, taxation and accounting services to private companies, statutory bodies and public-sector entities, drawing on HLB International methodology for larger engagements.

Where they fit

Strongest on recurring compliance obligations: annual audits, tax filings and statutory reporting. Less suited to certification projects or standalone data-protection programmes.

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

Is this firm regulated in Jamaica?

HLB Mair Russell is a chartered accountancy partnership in Jamaica and a member of HLB International, licensed for statutory audit work.

What does an engagement typically cover?

Engagements usually centre on the annual audit and tax filings, with accounting support available for smaller finance teams.

Do they handle ISO certification or data protection programmes?

Data protection and ISO certification programmes sit outside the firm's main service lines and are typically handled by a specialist partner.

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