Birketts has advised YFM Equity Partners on its £3 million growth investment into NextWave Consulting Ltd, a specialist consultancy serving the financial services sector.
The investment will enable NextWave Consulting’s continued growth strategy, allowing the business to further expand its market presence, enhance its service offering and meet increasing demand from clients across the financial services industry.
The Birketts team assisted YFM Equity Partners with all legal aspects of the transaction, supporting the investor through to successful completion.
Partners Salim Somjee and Helen Garner led the Birketts team, which included Will May and Harry Close (corporate), Nicholas West, Katie Garcia and Abbie Head (employment).
Roshan Puri, Partner at YFM Equity Partners, said: “Birketts provided clear, commercially focused advice throughout the transaction and were a trusted partner from the outset. The team demonstrated a strong understanding of our investment objectives, remained responsive and pragmatic in their approach, and worked collaboratively with all parties to help drive the process to a successful completion. We greatly valued their support in delivering this investment into NextWave Consulting.”
Salim Somjee added: “We are delighted to have advised YFM Equity Partners on this investment into NextWave Consulting. The business has built a strong reputation within the financial services sector and is well positioned for future growth. It was a pleasure to work alongside the YFM team and management throughout the transaction, and we look forward to seeing NextWave continue its development in the years ahead.”