FRP Corporate Finance has recently bolstered its Special Situations M&A expertise by appointing Ben Hughes as a partner in its London team. Hughes, who previously led the Special Situations M&A offering at FTI Consulting, brings a wealth of experience in handling complex and critical business issues. His appointment is expected to enhance FRP’s capabilities in advising clients facing challenging trading and funding environments, further solidifying the firm’s reputation in the market.
Enhancing Expertise with Strategic Appointments
FRP Corporate Finance has made a significant move by bringing Ben Hughes on board. Hughes has a proven track record in delivering exceptional results for businesses in difficult situations. His expertise spans various sectors, including retail, leisure, and healthcare. At FRP, Hughes will collaborate closely with partner Matthew Flower and other colleagues across the firm’s offices to support Special Situations M&A cases nationwide. This strategic appointment is part of FRP’s ongoing efforts to expand its Corporate Finance footprint across the UK.
Hughes’ career began in restructuring before transitioning into corporate finance in 2010. Since then, he has worked on a broad range of M&A mandates, both mainstream and special situations. His experience and skills are expected to be invaluable in helping FRP navigate critical junctures for its clients. The addition of Hughes to the team underscores FRP’s commitment to providing top-notch advisory services in the Special Situations M&A space.
Expanding Corporate Finance Footprint
The appointment of Ben Hughes is not an isolated event but part of a broader strategy to grow FRP’s Corporate Finance team. Recently, FRP established its first Welsh office by acquiring Cardiff-based Lexington Corporate Finance. This acquisition brought Lexington’s founder, Gary Partridge, and 14 other team members to FRP. Additionally, Dan Salt was welcomed to lead the Corporate Finance team in the Midlands. These developments have significantly strengthened FRP’s presence across the UK.
FRP Corporate Finance now boasts a team of over 75 fee-earners, including 23 partners, spread across 10 offices. In 2023, the firm advised on deals worth more than £1.5 billion and raised over £500 million in debt funding for clients. These achievements highlight FRP’s growing influence and capability in the corporate finance sector. The addition of Hughes is expected to further enhance the firm’s ability to deliver high-quality advisory services.
Navigating Challenging Environments
With businesses across various sectors still facing challenging trading and funding environments, the need for Special Situations M&A advice is likely to increase. Ben Hughes’ appointment comes at a crucial time when many companies are navigating complex and critical issues. His expertise in handling such situations will be instrumental in helping FRP’s clients achieve successful outcomes.
Hughes expressed his excitement about joining FRP, praising the firm’s reputation for quality and results. He looks forward to working with Matthew Flower and the rest of the team to support clients nationwide. The addition of Hughes to the team is expected to strengthen FRP’s ability to provide specialist support and navigate the complexities of Special Situations M&A.
