25/08/2026
💯 As we continue looking back through the history of Williams Denton during our centenary year, we come to an important chapter in the early 1980s and the arrival of Peter Denton.
Before joining the practice, Peter had worked for Price Waterhouse and later as a lecturer at Caer Rhun Hall, the chartered accountants’ training centre in the Conwy Valley.
📅 In 1983, Peter joined Cecil Williams as a partner and the practice became Cecil Williams Denton & Co, bringing the Denton name into the firm for the first time.
The years that followed were a period of significant growth. In 1985, the practice acquired Senogles & Co in Menai Bridge, doubling the business in terms of turnover and staff numbers. That same year also saw the opening of an office in Llandudno, establishing a presence that remains an important part of Williams Denton today.
Peter continued to play a key role as the firm developed over the following decades, through further acquisitions, new partners and eventually the incorporation of Williams Denton Cyf in 2002.
After 34 years with the practice, Peter retired on 7 April 2017. His contribution forms an important part of the Williams Denton story and of the firm we know today.
📸 Peter Denton pictured at his retirement, alongside colleagues past and present.
