Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has once again cemented our position as a leading UK financial adviser, securing a Top 10 ranking for the fifth consecutive year in Experian Market IQ’s FY 2024 annual report.
With close to 50 dedicated advisers, the team continues to strengthen our regional and national presence on the back of an exceptional 2024, where we completed 134 transactions with a total deal value exceeding £1.2 billion – a 20% increase in deal volume compared to 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 3 across the South West and South East, maintained Top 10 positions in London, the Midlands, and Yorkshire & 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 Hazlewoods Cardiff office – a move driven by growing client demand.
Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team’s 2024 deal activity covered a diverse range of transactions including business sales, acquisitions, and financing/refinancing, with individual deal value reaching as high as £150 million.
Working closely with our expert Tax team, our Corporate Finance team supports businesses of varying sizes and remains a trusted adviser across multiple industries, with particular expertise in health and social care, specialist education, insurance brokers, veterinary, dental, pharmacy, legal, and technology.
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.”
With momentum from 2024 carrying forward, we expect another highly active year for M&A. Despite economic fluctuations, investor appetite remains strong, with sector consolidation and strategic acquisitions shaping the landscape.
Rich Grover, Hazlewoods Director, commented: “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.”
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