Clearwater Corporate Finance, a UK-based advisory firm, has merged its operations with Danish firm Advizer and IMAP¬Lynx, which is based in Spain and Portugal, to further boost its international capabilities.
The merged entity named Clearwater International will have its headquarters in London alongside 12 offices, 35 partners and 130 staff across Europe and Asia.
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It will offer corporate finance advice including M&A, private equity, debt advisory and restructuring services.
Clearwater International CEO Michael Reeves said the company’s clients were increasingly looking for international solutions for their M&A and funding needs.
"This merger represents a major step in delivering a highly differentiated service," added Reeves.
"We will increase the footprint of Clearwater International over the coming months and years to create the leading independent mid-market corporate firm operating globally through one integrated business".
Clearwater UK managing partner Phil Burns said: "This merger provides us with the capacity to deepen our sector focus in a truly integrated way globally. This will open up considerable opportunity for the businesses we work with and enable us to deliver excellent client outcomes."
The advisor, meanwhile, has also entered into an agreement to form a strategic alliance with Chinese investment bank InterChina, to leverage M&A opportunities in Asia.
