Building Momentum in 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Corporate team at Glaisyers ETL has enjoyed a confident and
fast-paced period. Advising on several standout transactions and continuing to expand both regionally and across the ETL Global network, the year is already packed with milestones for our Corporate team.
Highlight Deals
Following the acquisition of ALG Partnership by Duncan & Toplis in January, our Manchester team was pleased to support them again on their acquisition of NA Associates strengthening our contribution to their evolving growth.
Our activity continued with the acquisition of Rowdens by the Naylor Accountancy Group, and by the £5 million purchase of Amirose London Ltd by File Forge Technology PLC. This was followed by a reverse takeover and the admission of Amirose London Holdings Plc to the Aquis Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of £5.87 million.
Showcasing our ability to deliver high-value, strategic transactions for international clients, our Liverpool team, headed by Adrian Rogers, advised Faria Education Group in its acquisition of Vectare which set a new standard for school mobility solutions. Our integration with the
long-established firm Quinn Barrow in December 2024 firmly grounded our presence in the city centre and we’re proud of the unified and dynamic team that’s come together and excited about what this growth means for the clients and communities we serve.
Market Activity
In terms of market conditions, despite the funding requirements becoming stricter again and,
in certain circumstances, with more onerous security conditions, we are proud to be involved
in high-value transactions. Commenting on the Amirose transaction and reflecting on the deal landscape, Corporate team lead and Partner Daniel Varney said:
“The last few years have been comparatively quiet, across the board, in terms of capital markets activity, so it is good to be able to demonstrate that our region retains the capacity to advise on transactions of this kind.”
There is also strong activity with M&A and investments in the Creative, Digital and Marketing sector, as well as a consolidation in the professional services sector. Our own CDM team headed by Steve Kuncewicz is at the forefront of these developments offering invaluable support and advice to our clients.
The Team Behind the Work
This year’s growing success is the result of a true team effort across all levels of the Corporate department.
Niki Polymeridou, recently promoted to Senior Associate, has worked closely with Partners Daniel Varney and Julian Bond in several of our headline transactions. One of our clients summed it up best:
“Julian and Niki are my favourite ❤️. They make a great team. Julian is the tough fighter you want in your corner and Niki is highly professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. They strike the perfect balance.”
We’re also proud of the energy and ideas coming from the next generation of Glaisyers lawyers. Peter Pegasiou, Bola Adeniyi and Ryan Baratzi have played essential roles in day-to-day transactional matters and have also published articles exploring key issues in corporate law, including legal trends, commercial risk, and innovation in the M&A space.
Renée Neophytou, a key member of the Liverpool team, effortlessly juggles transactional work and supports our growth through active networking and business development. She works closely with both teams in Manchester and Liverpool to ensure a seamless, collaborative culture.
We’re also pleased to welcome Patrick Dutton, who has joined the team as a trainee solicitor, and Rania Ali, now supporting our work as a paralegal.
Behind the scenes, and an invaluable member of the team, Lisa Walker continues to provide consistent and vital support to the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly across a growing and increasingly active department.
Looking Ahead: ETL and Beyond
The team’s ties within the ETL Global network remain strong. In September, Peter Pegasiou will take part in the ETL Future Stars Competition, showcasing the next generation of legal talent.
The launch of OneETL Membership is set for September. This is a full-service, on demand business support tool with a subscription element designed to deal with day-to-day legal issues at a price point which makes it easier to access legal advice from expert lawyers with a relentless commercial focus as and when it’s needed. If you’d like to hear more about how OneETL Membership can enable your growth and join our Beta Test group, please contact steve.kuncewicz@glaisyers.com.
In October we are co-hosting our annual budget seminar with our fellow ETL member firm Harold Sharp. We will be discussing the upcoming autumn budget with investors, business owners, property professionals and other clients to help them understand the key issues and navigate upcoming changes.
With deals delivered, our footprint growing, and promising developments ahead, 2025 is proving to be an exciting year for the Glaisyers Corporate team – and there’s plenty more to come!
