Hot on the heels of last week’s transformative Liberty Corporate Finance deal, we’ve taken another significant step in building the UK & Ireland’s most progressive professional services group with the acquisition of Northern Ireland powerhouse CavanaghKelly.
Over 25 years, the 7 Partners and 100+ strong CavanaghKelly team has built an outstanding reputation as one of the region’s most respected multi-service line accountancy and business advisory firms.
This latest deal is our 15th in just over 2 years as CP’s unique challenger spirit continues to drive big firm capability, boutique energy and people-first delivery.
Ade Cheatham, CEO, Cooper Parry said:
“CavanaghKelly gives us more than a footprint – it gives us a foundation. Their values, their people, and the trust they’ve built in Northern Ireland make this a perfect fit. Together, we’ve got the chance to build something bold across the island – with roots, rhythm, and real ambition. It’s another big step in making CP the standout challenger firm across the UK and Ireland.”
Des Kelly, CavanaghKelly Founding Partner continued:
“In selecting the right partner for the next phase of our growth journey, we went through a thorough evaluation of our options. Immediately, Cooper Parry stood out, creating an incredibly strong first impression. Our alignment on values, vision and ambition couldn’t be stronger. The deeper our discussions became, the clearer it was that CP’s bold vision for service lines, tech, outsourcing and delivery models aligned perfectly with ours – challenging the norm, thinking differently, and delivering quality service through quality people. We cannot wait to be part of this.”
Catherine Martin, CavanaghKelly Managing Partner added:
“Joining CP presents an exciting opportunity to accelerate our journey. It’s an exciting time for our staff and our clients, and we’re looking forward to what we can achieve together.”
The deal is due to complete end July 2025.
