14 Oct 2025

Cooper Parry Acquires Hutcheon Mearns to Enhance Finance Advisory Services

"Cooper Parry has acquired Hutcheon Mearns, a finance advisory firm based in Aberdeen, enhancing its corporate finance capabilities. Founded in 2015, Hutcheon Mearns specializes in growth strategies and finance solutions across various sectors. This acquisition is Cooper Parry's sixth since partnering with Lee Equity Partners in December 2024, increasing its turnover to over £250 million and expanding its workforce in Scotland to nearly 100 employees."

The law firm that participated in the transaction is Cooper Parry, which was advised on the acquisition of Hutcheon Mearns, a specialist finance advisory firm headquartered in Aberdeen. The transaction involves Cooper Parry acquiring Hutcheon Mearns, marking Cooper Parry’s sixth deal since partnering with Lee Equity Partners in December 2024. This acquisition increases Cooper Parry’s pro forma turnover to over £250 million and expands its headcount in Scotland to just under 100 professionals. The legal team from Cooper Parry consisted of partner and Manchester head of corporate Leigh Whittaker, legal director Katie Porter, solicitor Katie Brown, and paralegal Tom Haycock.
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