Cooper Parry has strengthened its Scottish presence through the acquisition of Aberdeen-based financial consultancy Hutcheon Mearns. The move follows the firm’s rapid growth in Edinburgh and forms part of a broader national expansion strategy.
Hutcheon Mearns, founded in 2015, employs more than 70 staff across Scotland and London. The firm specialises in finance team development, corporate finance, M&A advisory, and process optimisation through business and artificial intelligence tools. Its client base spans energy, manufacturing, food and drink, technology, professional services, and real estate sectors.
This is Cooper Parry’s sixth acquisition since partnering with New York private equity firm Lee Equity Partners earlier this year. The deal pushes its pro forma turnover past £250 million, supporting its long-term goals of reaching £600 million by 2028 and £1 billion by 2030.
The integration brings Cooper Parry’s Scottish workforce to around 100 employees and broadens its service offering across the UK and Ireland. The firm aims to leverage Hutcheon Mearns’ expertise and regional reputation to accelerate growth in advisory and finance transformation services nationwide.
Ade Cheatham, CEO, Cooper Parry, said, “There’s such pace and energy for us in Scotland right now. Our vision is all about new capabilities, new tech and new markets. What Craig and Adam have built creates an awesome people-first footprint for us to roll out UK-wide. Together, we’re not just building a firm, we’re building a movement.”
