M&A adviser Rickitt Mitchell says deals market is bouncing back as it names new managing partner

Manchester-based deals finance specialist Rickitt Mitchell has named Neil Mitchell as its new managing partner – and he says the M&A market is showing signs of recovery. Mr Mitchell, who has worked on deals worth more than £1.75bn over the course of his career, joined the firm in 2004 and was promoted to partner in 2014.

Earlier this year he advised Zelus Sport, Nike’s exclusive authorised global licensee for team sports, on its investment from London-based private equity firm, Sullivan Street Partners Other deals he has worked on at Rickitt Mitchell include leading a triple track process delivering the £80m flotation of Van Elle Holdings, the £49m disposal of Fredericks Dairies and the sale of private equity-backed Antler Luggage to Australia based Strandbags. Mr Mitchell also works with fellow M&A experts in 35 countries as part of the M&A Worldwide network, leading the UK market’s efforts in the Healthcare sector. Mr Mitchell said: “We have always been one of the most active independent players in the UK M&A space.



We’ve built an industry leading team that has delivered fantastic results for business owners, where our advice has not just benefited our clients, but contributed to the wider economic performance of the region. “After what has been a more subdued deals market recently, we’re beginning to see signs of recovery as strong, high-growth businesses are increasingly coming back to market. Having built enduring relationships with businesses and sponsors alike, coupled with our deep sector knowledge and a unique global perspective, we’re well placed to capitalise on this momentum, and I look forward to leading the charge on this.

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