Corbett Keeling is delighted to have advised QX Global Group, one of the world’s fastest-growing business process management and consulting companies, in securing a £100m+ growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm ..read more

Corbett Keeling, in partnership with DEX International M&A, is delighted to have advised Drake & Farrell, a reverse and refurbishment logistics provider leading in sustainability, on its successful sale to B.V. Logicall Trusted Logistics, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity ..read more

We are delighted to announce that the exemplary collaboration between Corbett Keeling and DEX International M&A has culminated in the successful sale of Drake & Farrell B.V. to Logicall Trusted Logistics, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity ..read more

In a recent interview with Globalscope, Jim Keeling, our Chairman and CEO, advised sellers not to let a few bad stories deter them. There are many reputable private equity firms out there, and with the right advisors, sellers can find a buyer that aligns perfectly with their selling goals—whether it’s PE or trade ..read more

Buying an owner-managed business can give rise to particular challenges; however, with careful planning, these can be addressed so as to respect the legacy of the management sellers while protecting the buyer’s interests. In our Spring editionofUK Private Company Director, Leon Ferera and Mathis Bredimus from the law firm Jones Day explain how parties can manage the delicate balance between mitigating risk and preserving the relationship between the purchaser and any management sellers who are to be retained in the business after closing ..read more

When you run a family business, planning your legacy will be a recurring theme along the entrepreneurial journey. Andrew Dixon, Head of Wealth Planning at SG Kleinwort Hambros, outlines in our Spring edition of UK Private Company Director how to prepare the next generation for leadership, address the process of ceding control of the family business, and understand the tax implications of transferring your assets ..read more

This spring, under a canopy of cherry blossoms, Tokyo set a picturesque stage for the Globalscope conference. Attended by Jim Keeling, our Chairman and CEO, the event became a vibrant hub for our 55 member firms from around the globe, fostering new connections and strengthening existing ones ..read more

In the Spring edition of UK Private Company Director, the quarterly newsletter for directors of owner-managed, family, and private equity-backed businesses, Jim Keeling highlights growing optimism in the UK private M&A sector, despite a lacklustre start in 2024 ..read more

In the April edition of Corporate Financier, Harry Knight, our Director of Corporate Finance, discussed the UK government's plans for reforming the rules governing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). There is widespread recognition within the sector of the need for some changes. However, concerns have been voiced about the potential for these changes to curtail the recent strong growth of EOTs through overzealous regulation. Knight emphasised the need to remain true to the core principles of EOTs, stating, 'Successive governments have supported the concept of EOTs so we have to hope we get twea ..read more

In 2023, Globalscope Partners, our global network of corporate finance advisors, successfully closed 178 deals worth $8.57 billion. Despite a 14% decrease in deal volume compared to 2022—reflecting broader market trends—President Martijn Peters remains optimistic. He cites a robust pipeline that positions the network for strong performance in 2024. The transactions spanned six sectors, with Industrials leading at 50 deals. With continued global expansion, early activities in 2024 suggest that Globalscope is on track for a record-breaking year ..read more