1971

The Beginning

The foundations of what would become the wider ETL Group are established, marking the start of a long-term commitment to supporting businesses with trusted professional advice.

1970s–2000s

Building a Strong Reputation

Over the following decades, ETL grows into one of Germany’s leading SME-focused advisory firms, specialising in accounting, tax and legal services.

2014

Expansion into the UK

ETL begins its UK journey as the first UK firms join the Group, laying the foundations for future growth across the region.

2015

Launch of ETL GLOBAL

ETL GLOBAL is launched as the Group’s international platform, creating a coordinated approach to global expansion and collaboration.

2018

A Multi-Disciplinary UK Platform

The first UK legal firm joins the Group, transforming the UK business into a fully multi-disciplinary professional services platform.

2020

Global Scale Achieved

ETL reaches a major international milestone, expanding into more than 50 countries with over 1,000 offices worldwide and annual revenues exceeding €1 billion.

2021

Entering the UK Top 20

ETL Global UK secures its place in the UK Top 20 accountancy rankings (Top 50+50) for the first time.

2021–2025

Continued International Growth

The Group continues to expand globally, growing its presence to more than 60 countries and over 1,600 offices worldwide.