FRP acquires WilliamsAli Corporate Finance

FRP has announced the acquisition of Newcastle-based WilliamsAli Corporate Finance for an undisclosed sum. 

The firm said the strategic move enhances FRP’s Corporate Finance capabilities in the North East, complementing its restructuring advisory practice in the region. 

The acquisition brings WilliamsAli’s seven-strong team into the FRP fold, including co-founders Abu Ali and Phil Williams joining as partners. 

This latest deal marks FRP’s 11th acquisition since its IPO in March 2020, underlining the firm’s commitment to strategic growth through selected targets. 

Geoff Rowley, CEO of FRP, said: “This acquisition complements our existing strong presence in the North East in a target region for the expansion of FRP Corporate Finance. We are pleased to welcome Abu, Phil and the team to the business. They share our values and ambitions, and will no doubt make a strong contribution as we continue to grow.”

Founded in 2019, WilliamsAli has established itself as a boutique corporate finance advisory firm, specialising in M&A, management buyouts, acquisitions, private equity transactions and fundraising. 

Regarding the acquisition, Ali said: “Phil and I are delighted to be joining FRP Corporate Finance. We are incredibly proud of the track record of WIlliamsAli in the North East market to date, and we are excited about how we can further build on this within the FRP group. 

“With the additional infrastructure, resources and service lines now available to us, together with closely aligned values, we are confident this will be a hugely positive move for our team and clients in the North East region.”