Cooper Parry, an acquisitive accountancy group which is backed by New York-based Lee Equity, has snapped up a global corporate finance adviser in its 14th deal in just over two years.
Liberty Corporate Finance works with clients across the globe with offices in London, Madrid, Munich, Stockholm and Sydney.
It has assisted more than 750 management teams, working with more than 150 private equity houses with combined transaction value in excess of £200bn.
A statement from Liberty partners Simon Hill, Michael McDonagh and Dan Martinez said: “This acquisition marks a new chapter for Liberty; preserving our identity, brand and unique offering while at the same time enabling us to expand our capabilities and markets.
“Tapping into CP’s deep expertise allows us to greatly accelerate our growth trajectory. Our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success makes this a natural and exciting fit.
“We look forward to what we will achieve together.”
The deal represents a significant strategic milestone since CP partnered with US-based Lee Equity in December 2024.
Ade Cheatham, chief executive of Cooper Parry, said: “This deal is different. Liberty takes us right to the centre of the most valuable conversations in the market – where management, private equity, and strategy collide.
“Their track record is elite. Their relationships are deep. And culturally, they’re bang in sync with how we think, work and grow.
“It’s our 14th deal in just over two years – and one of the most strategically powerful. It gives us immediate presence in new international markets and extends our reach at the top end of the deal spectrum.
“If you want to understand our ambition at CP, this move says it all.”