31 Oct 2025

"Addleshaw Goddard Advises JMG Group on Equity Investment to Drive Growth in UK Insurance Broking Sector"

"Addleshaw Goddard has advised JMG Group's management team, led by CEO Nick Houghton, on securing a significant equity investment from private equity firms GTCR and Synova LLP. This investment aims to accelerate JMG Group's growth strategy, focusing on organic performance and acquisitions in the UK insurance broking sector. Addleshaw Goddard's team, led by Richard Hunt, provided comprehensive legal and tax advice for the transaction, showcasing their expertise in private equity deals within the financial services and insurance industries."

Addleshaw Goddard advised the management team of JMG Group, led by CEO Nick Houghton, while private equity firms GTCR and Synova LLP provided substantial new equity investment in the transaction. The transaction involved a significant equity investment by GTCR and Synova LLP to partner with JMG Group’s management team, aiming to accelerate the firm’s growth strategy. This strategy focuses on strong organic performance and a disciplined acquisition program within the UK insurance broking sector. The Addleshaw Goddard team advising JMG Group was led by Richard Hunt (Partner, Corporate), supported by Tom Hopwood (Corporate), Caera Loughran (Corporate), Frances Scarisbrick (Corporate), and Guan Xian Loh (Corporate). Specialist advice on tax matters was provided by Martin Griffiths.
Read the full story

Register for free to access daily news.

Register Free
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve targeted ads. Read our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Preferences

Customize your cookie settings. Necessary cookies are always enabled.

Strictly Necessary

Required for the website to function (e.g. login, security).

Analytics & Statistics

Help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

Marketing & Ads

Used to deliver relevant ads and track effectiveness.