Corporate finance, James Cowper Kreston
James Cowper Kreston’s Corporate Finance team has advised on a number of significant transactions in recent months, alongside celebrating key achievements across the team. Below is a selection of the latest deal activity and firm news.
Advising Intuita on its sale to FSP
- Led by Stuart Williams, with support from Jeremy Bate and Turab Yasin, the team provided sell-side advice to Intuita on its sale to FSP.
- Intuita is recognised for its specialist data consultancy expertise, supporting organisations across data engineering, strategy, analytics and governance.
- The transaction strengthens FSP’s position as a leading enterprise transformation consultancy across data, AI, cyber security and cloud solutions.
- The combination enhances FSP’s ability to support clients across the full digital lifecycle, from board-level advisory to delivery.
- Intuita was advised alongside Freeths LLP, with FSP supported by BDO and other advisers.
Supporting TSA Riley with the acquisition of D2 Global Ltd
- Jack Griggs led the advisory team in supporting TSA Riley on the cross-border acquisition of D2 Global Ltd.
- Financial due diligence was led by Nikul Patel, with tax due diligence supported by Phil Snell.
- D2 Global is an independent consultancy specialising in transport and rail infrastructure programme delivery.
- The acquisition expands TSA Riley’s UK infrastructure offering and establishes a presence in the Canadian market.
- Blake Morgan also advised on the legal aspects of the transaction.
Advising Photon Energy on its sale to Project Better Energy (PBE)
- The team recently advised Photon Energy on its sale to Project Better Energy, led by Stuart Williams and supported by Julia Carruthers.
- Photon Energy has built a strong reputation in solar power and renewable energy solutions, including energy storage systems.
- The transaction includes Photon’s extensive pipeline across commercial and residential development markets.
- The deal positions PBE as one of the UK’s largest independent renewable energy platforms.
- The acquisition supports continued momentum in the clean energy transition.
Due diligence support for Mobeus’ investment in G=mc2
- Brad McAvoy and Michael Atkinson led the provision of financial and tax due diligence services to Mobeus Equity Partners.
- Mobeus is a UK private equity firm specialising in lower mid-market investments.
- G=mc2 is a brand strategy and insights consultancy using its AI platform, Visible, to deliver real-time consumer sentiment analysis.
- The investment will support further platform development, expanded capabilities and continued international growth.
- The transaction reflects strong momentum in AI-enabled consumer insight services.
Advising Alchemy Ingredients on its sale to Elementis PLC
- Led by Stuart Williams, the team advised Alchemy Ingredients Limited on its sale to Elementis PLC.
- Alchemy develops innovative, naturally derived ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics sector.
- The acquisition strengthens Elementis’ position in the high-growth natural skincare and sustainable formulation space.
- Alchemy’s technologies and strong customer relationships complement Elementis’ existing global personal care portfolio.
- The deal positions the business for accelerated innovation and market expansion.
Advising Future-tech on its sale to Nscale
- The sale of Future-tech to Nscale was led by Jack Griggs, supported by Rebecca Bodger.
- Future-tech is a leading European consultancy specialising in advanced data centre engineering and operational delivery.
- Nscale, a global hyperscaler, is scaling secure AI infrastructure across Europe and North America following a record-breaking funding round.
- The acquisition enables faster delivery across the lifecycle of AI-ready data centre projects.
- Clifton Ingram also supported the Future-tech shareholders through the transaction.
Advising Wessex Resins & Adhesives on its sale to PRO-SET
- Jack Griggs, supported by Mark Cheung, advised Wessex Resins & Adhesives Ltd on its sale to PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems.
- Wessex is a family-run manufacturer of high-performance epoxy resins and adhesives with a legacy dating back to 1981.
- The transaction supports PRO-SET’s strategic expansion into Europe and strengthens its global composite materials offering.
- Wessex has served as Gougeon Brothers’ licensing partner in Europe for decades, supplying specialist markets worldwide.
- Broadfield Law also advised on the legal aspects of the deal.
Team recognised at the Thames Valley Deals Awards 2025
- The Corporate Finance team was announced as winner of two categories at the Thames Valley Deals Awards 2025.
- Jack Griggs received the award for Emerging Dealmaker of the Year.
- The team also won Deal of the Year (£10m–£50m) for YFM Equity Partners’ management buyout of Stacatruc.
- The awards reflect the team’s continued delivery of outstanding results for clients and the wider dealmaking community.
- The firm looks forward to building on this momentum throughout the year ahead.
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