HW Partners (Formerly Hendry Warren LLP) is excited to announce the appointment of Celine Fu, CPA, CA, and Robin Lawrence, CPA, CA, to the firm’s partnership. The Partners are proud to welcome them as the firm continues to invest in its people and future leadership.
Both Celine and Robin began their careers at HW Partners as co-op students and have grown with the firm over the years, most recently serving as Senior Assurance Managers. Their journeys reflect what HW Partners values most: a commitment to learning, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service to its clients. This year, HW Partners solidified their commitment to fostering the next generation of business leaders by sponsoring the Sprott School of Business Employability Passport program.
Celine Fu CPA, CA
Celine Fu is a proud graduate of University of Ottawa. She joined HW Partners as a co-op student in 2016 and became a full-time team member in 2017. In 2019, she earned her CPA, CA designation. Since then, she has worked closely with clients across a range of industries, providing thoughtful and detail-oriented assurance and accounting support. Celine is a proud board member of the Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice Board of Directors as acting Treasurer.
“HW Partners has supported my professional growth at every stage since my co-op days in 2016, and I am grateful to the founders, Dan (Warren) and Ian (Hendry), and the current partnership for serving as exemplary role models. The firm’s collaborative culture taught me to learn with confidence and grow as a compassionate mentor and leader, and its commitment to professional excellence and community involvement enriched my career as a Chartered Accountant and broadened my perspective beyond technical work. I take pride in the meaningful impact we deliver to entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations through sound accounting and taxation advice, and I look forward to continuing this meaningful work in my new role as partner.” Celine Fu CPA, CA, Partner
Robin Laurence CPA, CA
Robin Laurence joined HW Partners as a co-op student from the University of Waterloo in 2012 while completing a master’s in accounting. She joined the firm full-time in 2014 and earned her CPA, CA designation in 2016. Since then, Robin has focused on assurance services and client support, working closely with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors.
“From my first co-op term in 2012, HW Partners invested in my growth—supporting my master’s, guiding me through the UFE in 2014, and giving me the chance to learn from every partner. I chose HW because it doesn’t just serve Ottawa—it invests in it. The firm’s volunteerism, community involvement, and commitment to local entrepreneurs inspired me then, and continues to drive me now. Seeing female leadership thrive—role models like Nancy (Nicks) and Marie (Fraser) and more women joining the partnership table – affirmed that strong women shape our firm and our profession. On our assurance team, I work with entrepreneurs at every stage, turning accounting and tax into clear, practical insight so they can make confident decisions. I’m excited to step into the partnership today and help build a firm that leads with purpose and strengthens the Ottawa community.” Robin Lawrence CPA, CA, Partner
A People-First Approach
HW Partners now has 11 partners, six of whom are female — a milestone that reflects their long-standing commitment to supporting women in leadership and fostering an inclusive workplace where talent and dedication are recognized. HW Partners is proud to foster a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth.
“We believe that investing in our people—both professionally and personally—is key to our success. Our approachable leadership, strong mentorship culture, and commitment to work life integration create an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and empowered to thrive. Whether someone is starting their career or advancing into leadership, we’re dedicated to helping each team member achieve their goals while contributing meaningfully to our clients and community.” — Krista MacDonald CHRL, PCP, Director of People & Talent
Evolving With Intention
After more than two decades serving the Ottawa region with trusted accounting services and financial guidance as Hendry Warren LLP, the firm rebranded this summer to HW Partners. This change marked a significant moment in the firm’s evolution, reflecting its deepened commitment to relationship-driven service and forward-thinking advice, delivered with the warmth, clarity, and professionalism clients have come to rely on.
“As the eldest partner at the firm, I have seen many of our partners come up through the university co-op programs. Robin and Celine have added so much value to the Firm working with our staff on training and providing mentorship. They have developed into business professionals that I am proud to work with every day. We are thrilled that our mentorship program has resulted in many of our co-op students staying with the Firm long term to become leaders and mentors for future staff members. HW Partners is a dynamic and welcoming work environment where professionals can stay and grow.” — Nancy Nicks CPA CA, Partner
HW Partners provides a full range of services, including accounting, tax services, estate planning, business valuations, HST, financial planning, & bookkeeping. Our team has proudly served the Ottawa business community for more than 20 years, offering personalized solutions built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Please join us in congratulating Celine and Robin as they step into this next chapter. We’re proud of what they’ve accomplished and excited for the leadership, mentorship, and insight they’ll continue to bring to our clients and our team.
