Financial Services
The broader financial services landscape remains one of shifting dynamics, with opportunities presenting themselves to those who can offer better customer acquisition and retention and/or improved cost control and efficiency. By focusing on innovation or specialist expertise, niche operators are still able to penetrate consumer and SME markets, once almost exclusively the domain of the larger incumbents. Whether you’re looking to acquire, merge or prepare for an exit, our dedicated professionals can help you turn this disruptive environment to your advantage, providing you with M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services.
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Excelian Limited has been acquired by Luxoft Holding, Inc
The shareholders of Excelian Limited have sold the company to Luxoft Holding, Inc for an undisclosed consideration.
Learn moreNorth Mill Equipment Finance LLC has acquired Pawnee Leasing Corporation from Chesswood Group Limited
Pawnee Leasing Corporation and certain other assets have been acquired by North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (NMEF). This acquisition increases NMEF’s total gross receivables under management to over US$2 billion. As part of the integration, NMEF is retiring the Pawnee brand, discontinuing new originations under that name and assuming servicing responsibilities for existing partnerships, while welcoming over half of Pawnee’s experienced team to support continued operational strength and growth.
Learn moreBloom Equity Partners Management, LLC has acquired GRC International Group plc
GRC International Group plc, a leading provider of IT governance, risk management and compliance solutions, has delisted from the LSE’s AIM market and partnered with Bloom Equity Partners Management, LLC to further develop its product offering to meet its customers’ most critical cyber security and regulatory challenges.
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Michael Holgate
Partner, Baird Capital
Read moreFrom strategy to execution: Q1 insights from the mid-market
QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q1 2025, Oaklins facilitated 59 transactions across a variety of sectors, driving growth amid economic complexities, with TMT leading in deal count.
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