Grant Thornton has retained its position as the leading corporate finance adviser in Northern Ireland (NI), according to the latest review of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity by Experian.
The report highlights the firm’s performance in advising on high-profile transactions across a variety of industries.
In the past year, the deal-making market in Northern Ireland experienced significant growth, with a total of 346 transactions recorded. This marks a 44% increase from the 240 deals that took place in 2023.
The company noted that the momentum in the market continued to build, with one-third of all transactions taking place in the final quarter of the year.
Grant Thornton Northern Ireland Advisory partner Paul Prenter said: “Grant Thornton is proud to work in partnership with many of Northern Ireland’s most prominent businesses, and this latest Experian review once again reaffirms our position as the leading corporate finance adviser in the market.
“Our expert team, which incorporates knowledge and experience from across a wide range of sectors, is focused on providing the highest standards of service to our clients, something which has allowed us to build mutually beneficial relationships whilst solidifying our reputation as trusted advisory partners. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for their continued trust in us to manage their most important transactions. We look forward to another strong year of dealmaking throughout 2025.”
Earlier in February 2025, Grant Thornton UK bolstered its restructuring, pensions, and debt advisory practice.
The firm appointed Debbie King as partner, an advisor and insolvency practitioner, who brought with her experience across both mid-market and large corporate sectors.
