Greyhawk Expands Horizons with Strategic Sale

Deal News | Apr 24, 2025 | Blake Morgan

Blake Morgan acted as advisor to sellers in the recent acquisition of Greyhawk, a UK-based corporate intelligence firm with multiple Chambers rankings, by a leading risk advisory firm. This strategic deal allows the buyer to extend its operations into emerging markets within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The deal was managed by Martin Kay, Corporate Partner at Blake Morgan, who was backed by various legal professionals including specialists in corporate, tax, employment, pensions, and property law. This acquisition not only marks a crucial growth step for the buyer but also provides Greyhawk with a robust platform for international expansion. Importantly, it results in the integration of Greyhawk's founders, Steve Haynes and Edward Palmer, into the leadership team of the acquiring company. Edward Palmer has expressed optimism about the role Greyhawk will play in the buyer's future growth trajectory.

Sectors

  • Corporate Intelligence
  • Risk Advisory and Investigations
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Greyhawk is a UK-based corporate intelligence firm.
  • Europe, the Middle East, and Africa – The acquiring firm operates across these regions and intends to expand into emerging markets there.

Industry

  • Corporate Intelligence – The article discusses the sale of Greyhawk, which is a corporate intelligence firm.
  • Risk Advisory and Investigations – The buyer is described as a leading firm in risk advisory and investigations.
  • Legal Services – Blake Morgan, a law firm, acted as the advisor in the transaction.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    GreyhawkTarget CompanyCompanyA UK-based corporate intelligence firm with Chambers rankings.
    Blake MorganLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm that acted for the sellers in the transaction.
    Mintz GroupAcquiring CompanyCompanyA leading risk advisory and investigations firm buying Greyhawk.
    Martin KayLead Corporate PartnerPersonLed the Blake Morgan team on the deal.
    Steve HaynesFounderPersonFounder of Greyhawk, joining Mintz Group leadership team.
    Edward PalmerFounder and Director of GreyhawkPersonFounder of Greyhawk, joining Mintz Group leadership team.