Gerald Edelman, an accounting and advisory firm, has promoted Ben Hildebrand and Talha Farrukh to partners.
The firm now has 22 partners and 180 employees based in the City of London.
Gerald Edelman CEO Carl Lundberg commented: “I’m delighted to welcome Ben and Talha to the Gerald Edelman Partnership.
“Their exceptional expertise and wealth of experience will be instrumental in shaping the firm’s future vision.”
Hildebrand, who joined the firm’s Business Services Department in 2016, specialises in business advisory and growth.
He frequently acts as a CFO for clients, guiding them through stages of their business development.
Hildebrand said: “Becoming a Partner at Gerald Edelman is a proud and significant milestone in my career. Over the years, Gerald Edelman and the Partners have provided me with the platform and opportunities to nurture my skillset, particularly in advisory roles, ensuring the best experience for our clients and becoming their trusted partner.
“The journey has been both rewarding and challenging – I am truly grateful for the support and mentorship along the way and am incredibly excited for this next chapter.”
Farrukh, with more than 15 years of experience, became part of the firm in August 2023.
His focus has been leading Corporate Audits, with a specialisation in the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
He now heads a boutique audit and assurance team dedicated to supporting clients within this niche industry.
Farrukh said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join the partnership at Gerald Edelman, which has been an ambition of mine for a very long time. It is also noteworthy that this has occurred at a time of significant growth, challenge and opportunity for the firm, particularly in audit where we have achieved tremendous success both in terms of recent growth, but also by building an audit function that is geared towards future success. I am incredibly excited to see where the future will take us.”
In March 2025 the firm’s Corporate Finance team celebrated success at the South East Dealmakers Awards 2025, where they received three awards.
They secured the Deal of the Year for advising Medical Imaging Systems on its investment from H2 Equity Partners and being named the Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year.
Additionally, Partner Nick Wallis was honoured as Dealmaker of the Year.
Gerald Edelman serves a diverse clientele, including those in the property, hospitality, and healthcare sectors.
The firm provides comprehensive services ranging from audit and assurance to bookkeeping, family office, and private client services, ensuring that clients receive tailored support across various aspects of their financial management.
