Cooper Parry Corporate Finance has advised LDC on its investment in Brady Solicitors, a leading specialist property management law firm.
Headquartered in Nottingham with an office in London, Brady Solicitors provides specialist, tailored legal services to the property management industry. The firm works with managing agents, resident management companies, leaseholders and freeholders across the UK, helping clients manage complex legal requirements, resolve issues efficiently and raise standards across the residential property sector.
The investment will support Brady Solicitors’ growth strategy, led by CEO Clare Brady, Executive Director Colin Hussey, CFO Ian Brace and CCO Emma Wilson. The firm plans to continue investing in its people, market-leading services and technology-enabled platform, alongside targeted acquisitions that broaden its reach and strengthen its specialist proposition.
Simon Peacock, Investment Director at LDC, added: “Brady Solicitors has built a strong reputation as a trusted specialist adviser to the property management sector. Demand for its services is increasing as regulatory reform adds complexity across the market, and Clare and her team are well placed to support clients through that change. We are looking forward to supporting the firm’s ambitious plans for growth.”
Clare Brady, CEO of Brady Solicitors, said: “We are the go-to legal partner for managing agents and freeholders across the UK. Our team combines deep specialist expertise with a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients, and ensuring property managers can continue to provide world-class residential spaces.
“Partnering with LDC gives us the backing and strategic support to take the firm to the next stage. They understand our market, share our ambition and bring real experience of helping businesses like ours to scale. Their Value Creation Partners team can provide technology and data support which will be valuable for us and our clients as we grow. We’re excited about what we can achieve together.”
Sophie Taylor-Jackson, Assistant Manager at Cooper Parry commented “We’re delighted to have advised LDC on this investment. Brady is a market-leading business in the property management legal sector, underpinned by a strong track record of profitable growth, deep specialist expertise and a differentiated data and reporting platform. The investment comes at a pivotal time for the legal sector, as consolidation and technology continue to reshape the competitive landscape. With LDC’s backing, Brady is exceptionally well positioned to capitalise on these market dynamics and deliver its next phase of growth.”
The transaction was led by Andy Parker, Head of Corporate Finance, with support from Alex Ydlibi and Sophie Taylor-Jackson. Financial due diligence was provided by Ed Gray, Associate Partner in Transaction Services, supported by Sonia Song.
