Kingsley Napley is pleased to announce that our Regulatory and Corporate & Commercial teams have provided legal advice to UHY Hacker Young London and Nottingham on its landmark combination with Affinia.
The transaction creates a £100 million revenue group comprising 1,000 professionals across key UK locations.
Led by our partners John Young (Corporate & Commercial) and Julie Matheson (Regulatory), Kingsley Napley supported UHY London and Nottingham through legal advice on regulatory, corporate, and transactional aspects of the deal. The merger is backed by Sovereign Capital Partners, marking another significant milestone in the growing influence of private equity within the UK’s mid‑tier professional services sector.
The combined business positions UHY Affinia as a major force within the UK’s Top 25 accountancy market, expanding its national footprint and strengthening its multidisciplinary offering to clients.
John Young commented:
We are delighted to have worked with UHY London and Nottingham on this transformative transaction. The combination reflects a bold strategic vision and highlights the increasing dynamism within the sector.”
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