Private Equity Investment

Mid-tier sees surge of interest in private equity and ESG, ICAEW finds

A quarter of mid-tier accountancy firms are considering private equity investment, and close to half are planning new ESG service lines, according to a new survey from the Institute for Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The research found that twice as many firms had an interest in pursuing…

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Dains corporate finance team hits national top 20 after ‘landmark’ Q1

Dains has revealed that its corporate finance team has officially entered into the national top 20 of deal advisers for the first time, following a “landmark” first quarter.  Having completed eight M&A transactions in the first quarter alone, the firm had the third most active corporate finance team in the…

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100 years and growing: Duncan & Toplis’ legacy, expansion, and future

Founded by accountants Stanley Duncan and Eric Toplis, accountancy firm Duncan and Toplis is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Taking us back to the genesis of the company, the duo worked for the firm Mellors, Basden and Mellors in Nottingham and decided to form their own business in 1925.…

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M&A activity increased in October ahead of CGT rise, RSM says

M&A activity ramped up in October last year as sellers rushed to get deals over the line ahead of the capital gains tax (CGT) rise announced in the Autumn Budget, RSM has revealed.  The latest ONS quarterly M&A statistics show that the total combined number of cross-border and domestic M&A…

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UK private equity activity jumps 4.4% in 2024, KPMG reveals

Total private equity investment activity in the UK rose by 4.4% in 2024, with deal values increasing to their highest level for two years, according to the latest UK Private Equity Review from KPMG UK. This increase was as a result of a more stable economic climate, with interest rates…

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Today’s news in brief – 17/1/2025

Global firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has opened its first office in Ireland, launching a Corporate Finance practice in Dublin led by Niall Flood. Flood, with over 15 years’ experience in M&A and leveraged finance, joins from KPMG, where he co-led mid-market M&A advisory in Ireland. He will focus on…

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Alvarez & Marsal opens first office in Ireland

Global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal (A&M) has opened its first office in Ireland and established its Corporate Finance practice in the country. Niall Flood joins as head of Corporate Finance in Ireland and will lead the development of the practice from the firm’s new office in Dublin. Flood…

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MHA supports life sciences consultancy to secure private equity investment

MHA’s corporate finance team has acted as lead adviser to an independent life sciences consultancy and market access specialist on a milestone deal to secure private equity investment. Newmarket Strategy has announced a growth capital investment from Baird Capital to support its continued growth as an independent leader in pharmaceutical…

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Today’s news in brief – 13/1/2025

TC Group has named Stephen Watts as its new chief operating officer, effective 1 January. Watts, who joined TC Group in 2023 after leading his practice into the group, succeeds Grant Bartholomew, who becomes executive chairman. Watts has played a significant role in expanding the group’s advisory capabilities and will…

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FRP advises Power Saving Solutions on LDC investment

FRP Corporate Finance advises battery power specialist, Power Saving Solutions, on a private equity investment from private equity investor LDC. Based in Mansfield, Power Saving Solutions provides high performance battery storage units and hybrid power systems for commercial use across a range of sectors including infrastructure, construction and TV production.…

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