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Muckle LLP helps Tier One Capital complete acquisition of Carrick Financial Management

9th Sep 2019 | Agriculture, Estates & Rural Property
Muckle LLP helps Tier One Capital complete acquisition of Carrick Financial Management

Newcastle based wealth management company, Tier One Capital Ltd., has announced the acquisition of highly respected North East firm Carrick Financial Management Limited.

Continued Growth

Having already acquired a large share of the independent advisory firm in April 2018, Tier One Capital has now purchased the whole company as part of the continued growth and expansion of its wealth management, investment management and direct lending services.

Tier One Capital will fully integrate Carrick Financial Services into its financial operations, retaining its talented and experienced team of independent financial advisors and support staff.

Delighted advisor

We are delighted to have advised on the deal which will enable Tier One Capital to provide a wider product offering, create additional opportunities in the financial market place and to expand and diversify its wealth management client base.

Ian McElroy, Chief Executive, Tier One Capital, said: “Completing the acquisition of Carrick Financial Management is a key milestone in the future strategic growth of Tier One Capital. 

“It will enable us to develop more extensive capabilities for a wider customer offering, which will benefit a growing number of private individuals, corporate clients and charities.

“It is vitally important that we continue to build on our current momentum and to generate an even greater market presence regionally, nationally and internationally.”

Independent financial advice

Managing Director Jess Swindells added: “These are exciting times for Tier One Capital, and this acquisition will now allow our North East clients to gain access to independent financial advice at an earlier stage, and to gain unrivalled access to larger scale and bespoke investment and lending opportunities.” she added.

Paul Blight, founder of Carrick Financial Management and the new Head of Wealth Management at Tier One Capital, said: “Working alongside the team at Tier One Capital over the last few years has been very positive and becoming a part of their business has been a very natural development for Carrick Financial Management.  There are some very strong synergies between the two firms, as well as individual strengths, which combined will offer our clients an enhanced level of expertise and quality of service.”

Advising Tier One Capital on the acquisition were lawyers Philip Clare, Stuart Grieve and Sara Mullen from our corporate team. 

Stuart Grieve said: “We are delighted to have worked with the Tier One team to help deliver a deal that supports the successful coming together of both organisations and provides them with a clear path for continued strategic growth going forward.”

To find out how our corporate team can help your business, call Philip Clare  on 0191 211 7971 or email [email protected]

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