Gerald Edelman appoints four partners

Gerald Edelman has appointed four partners to its corporate finance, transaction services, and tax teams, increasing the total number of partners at the firm to 24.

The appointments include three external hires, including Jagdip Bharij, Creag Campbell-Ace, and Andrew Smith, alongside the internal promotion of Sam Barr, effective 1 April 2026. 

These additions are part of a growth strategy focused on the mid-market advisory sector, specifically targeting transaction tax, financial due diligence, and corporate reorganisations. 

The firm, which marks its 80th anniversary this year, currently employs over 200 people in the City of London. 

According to Gerald Edelman, the new partners bring experience from Big Four and mid-tier firms to support the increased demand for advisory services amid shifting regulatory environments.

Barr, promoted from within the corporate finance practice, specialises in M&A transactions and previously held roles at Deloitte and Stifel. 

Meanwhile, Bharij joins as transaction tax partner with 25 years of experience, including senior positions at EY and Alvarez and Marsal. 

Additionally, Creag Campbell-Ace has been appointed as transaction services partner, specialising in financial due diligence for private equity and debt funds, and Andrew Smith joins the corporate tax team to advise owner-managed businesses on acquisitions, disposals, and share valuations.

Carl Lundberg, chief executive of Gerald Edelman, said: “I welcome Jagdip, Creag, Andrew, and Sam to the Gerald Edelman partnership. 2026 marks 80 years for the firm, and we are focused on the future. Each of our new partners brings experience from across the industry. Their contributions will assist our business and ongoing growth. We are seeing demand from our clients, particularly mid-market businesses, for advice across tax and transactions. These appointments put us in a position to support our clients through business and regulatory environments.”