Advising Cooper Parry on the acquisition of Liberty Corporate Finance

We have advised professional services group Cooper Parry on the acquisition of Liberty Corporate Finance (Liberty).

Liberty is a specialist corporate finance advisor to management teams globally. With offices in London, Madrid, Munich, Stockholm and Sydney, Liberty specialises in the negotiation, design and implementation of equity incentive plans for management teams. To date, it has supported over 750 management teams and worked with over 150 private equity houses on transactions with a combined value exceeding £200bn.

The deal, which is expected to complete by the end of July 2025, represents a strategic move for both businesses. It enables Liberty to expand its capabilities by leveraging Cooper Parry’s expertise, whilst giving Cooper Parry immediate presence in new international markets, and extending its reach at the top end of the deal spectrum. The transaction marks Cooper Parry’s 14th acquisition in just over two years as part of its rapid growth strategy.

The acquisition of Liberty, the latest in a series of successful transactions for Cooper Parry that we have advised on, was overseen by partner and head of Manchester corporate, Leigh Whittaker, and led by legal director Katie Porter, with support from solicitor Harry Davies and paralegal Tom Haycock.

Leigh Whittaker added: “This acquisition marks a major milestone for Cooper Parry and reflects the group’s ambitious growth strategy. The transaction involved multiple jurisdictions and advisory teams, requiring close cross-border collaboration and the coordination of numerous moving parts. It’s a great example of the sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional work our corporate team is delivering in the financial services sector, and we’re proud to have played a role in its execution.”