Clearwater expands with new Birmingham base

An international corporate finance advisory firm is set to grow its operations with a new base in Birmingham.

Clearwater has moved its 40-strong team to 10 Livery Street as part of its long-term commitment to the Midlands and its ambition to scale UK revenues to £75 million by 2030. 

Founded in the city in 2003, the firm has upgraded from its previous Colmore Row site to a larger, modern office featuring collaborative areas, focused workspaces and a dedicated client suite.

Bosses say the new site provides room for further expansion and strengthens Clearwater’s position within Birmingham’s professional services community.

The office brings Clearwater’s sector specialists under one roof, with senior advisers in business services, industrials, healthcare and technology working alongside the firm’s Modelling and Data Analytics team. 

It will also serve as a central hub where teams from London, Manchester and Leeds can meet and collaborate.

Sarah Taylor, partner and head of the Midlands at Clearwater, said: “This move is a real statement of intent. 

“The Midlands is our founding region, and it remains a key part of our UK coverage so we’re keen that we have a modern, inspiring workspace in the centre of Birmingham to bring our people and clients together.

“The office has been designed to give our colleagues spaces to collaborate while also providing areas where people can focus as well as meet clients and other partners. 

“It demonstrates our commitment to Birmingham and the wider Midlands region and gives us the base we need to build on our recent run of growth.”

Mark Taylor, UK chief executive of Clearwater, added: “Our Birmingham office houses the largest M&A advisory practice in the Midlands with a team that possesses deep sector and regional expertise, providing the best service and coverage to our clients. 

“Coming on the back of one of the most successful years in our history, we’re in a great position to continue to strengthen our role supporting ambitious businesses and funds across the UK, as well as providing international coverage via our global reach. 

“I’m really looking forward to hosting clients and colleagues in this outstanding new workspace in the years ahead.”

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