We are delighted to announce our investment in Brookbanks Development Group, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in the planning, design and delivery of complex development and infrastructure projects across the UK.
CBPE has made an investment in Brookbanks Development Group ("Brookbanks"), a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in the planning, design and delivery of complex development and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Founded in 1997, Brookbanks has established a strong position as a multidisciplinary development consultancy, supporting clients across the UK in the planning, design and delivery of complex development and infrastructure projects. The business also provides a differentiated Development Partner proposition, delivering long-term value across some of the UK’s largest strategic development initiatives.
Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, the business operates from ten offices across England and Wales employing over 150 people. Brookbanks has an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, commercial insight and long-standing client relationships, underpinned by a consistent track record of organic growth.
The investment has been made alongside Brookbanks' management team, who will remain significant shareholders in the business. CBPE's investment will support the next phase of growth through continued investment in people, expansion of service capabilities, geographic development and a targeted acquisition strategy. The partnership will also provide Brookbanks with additional resources and expertise to further strengthen its market position and create new opportunities for employees and clients alike.
Brookbanks will continue to be led by CEO Andrew Thorley, Chairman Paul Boileau and the existing leadership team.
We wanted a partner who truly understood the culture and ambition of our business and CBPE stood out from the start of the process. Their experience and support will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our people, grow our business and deliver exceptional value to our clients.
Having founded Brookbanks in 1997, I am immensely proud of what the business has achieved and the reputation we have built across the UK. This partnership marks an important milestone in our journey, and I am excited about the opportunities it creates for the future. I look forward to continuing in my role as Chairman, supporting Andrew and the wider leadership team as we build on our strong foundations and continue our ambition to be the UK’s leading development consultancy, delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and creating opportunities for our people.
Brookbanks has built a unique position within the UK development and infrastructure market. The business combines deep technical expertise with a highly commercial, client-focused approach and has established an outstanding reputation across some of the UK's most significant development projects. We are delighted to be partnering with Andrew and the wider team and look forward to supporting the business as it continues to grow, broaden its capabilities and create opportunities for both its people and clients.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CBPE’s investment in Brookbanks was led by Ben Lewis alongside Matt Watmore, with support from Andrew New and Namrata Pai. Ben Lewis and Matt Watmore will join the Board post-completion.
The transaction was supported by PMSI (commercial), KPMG (financial and tax), Eversheds (legal), Headpoint (M&A), FRP (Debt Advisory), GK Strategy (political), Howden (insurance) and Anthesis (ESG). Management were advised by KPMG Corporate Finance (M&A), Freeths (legal) and PwC (financial and tax).
