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Azets’ UK corporate finance team advised on 124 disclosed deals in 2025, according to new data published by the accountancy and business advisory group.
The deals were evenly split between buy-side and sell-side mandates, with 31% involving private equity-backed transactions.
Overseas interest remained resilient, with 13% of deals including international counterparties.
Activity was spread across its regional network, with London and the North East recording the highest volumes. Professional services and industrials were the most active sectors during the year.
The corporate finance team expanded during the year, with four new partners appointed and 18 promotions made, including two to partner level.
Lee Humble, head of UK corporate finance at Azets, said: “Despite deal markets contracting, the team delivered an exceptional volume of deals last year. While deal timetables and due diligence processes have continued to lengthen, our conversion rates remain strong.
“Our new hires give us the strength and depth to support more clients at a local, national and cross-border level, and we are forecasting another strong year for Azets corporate finance.”
