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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has secured a Top 10 ranking for the fifth consecutive year in Experian Market IQ’s FY 2024 annual report.With close to 50 advisers, the firm said its Corporate Finance team has strengthened its regional and national presence and completed 134 transactions with a total deal value exceeding £1.2bn in 2024, marking a 20% increase in deal volume compared with 2023.
Experian’s Market IQ report ranks financial and legal advisers across Britain based on the M&A activity accomplished in the 12-month period.
For 2024, Hazlewoods placed in the top three across the South West and South East, maintained top 10 positions in London, the Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber, and expanded its reach further with a top 10 spot in Scotland.
The team also made “significant strides” in Wales, rising 13 places to enter the top 10, which follows the recent opening of the Hazlewoods Cardiff office.
Hazlewoods’ Corporate Finance team’s 2024 deal activity covered a range of transactions including business sales, acquisitions, and financing/refinancing, with individual deal value reaching as high as £150m.
Richard Dade, Hazlewoods partner, said: “Securing a Top 10 UK adviser ranking for the fifth year in a row is an incredible achievement and a testament to the passion, dedication, and expertise of our growing team.
“2024 was a landmark year for Hazlewoods, both in deal delivery and the expansion of our national footprint, effectively responding to strong demand from businesses across the UK. Our continued success is built on deep sector knowledge, our client-first approach, and a relentless drive to get deals done.”
The firm noted it expects another “highly active” year for M&A, amid strong investor appetite despite economic fluctuations.
Rich Grover, Hazlewoods director, added: “The outlook for 2025 is incredibly promising. We’re seeing continued investor confidence, strong demand for high-quality assets, and businesses actively seeking strategic growth opportunities.
“With our national reach and specialist expertise, Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is perfectly positioned to support clients in navigating the evolving market, maximising value, and capitalising on the opportunities ahead.”
