WHEB Asset Management Acquired by Foresight Group
Deal News | Mar 25, 2025 | Farrer & Co
Farrer & Co has successfully advised the members of WHEB Asset Management LLP in its acquisition by Foresight Group Holdings Limited. Foresight Group is an investment management firm headquartered in London, with extensive operations across the UK, Europe, and Australia. WHEB Asset Management is renowned for its focus on impact investment strategies, particularly in listed equities. Its flagship fund, in 2024, was the first to receive a Sustainability Impact label from the FCA. Spencer House Partners, known for its expertise in financial services advisory, also played a role in guiding the acquisition. Farrer & Co's team, led by Jonathan Haley and Jessica Reed, collaborated with specialists across multiple disciplines including corporate law, employment, intellectual property, and tax to facilitate the transaction.
Sectors
- Investment Management
- Financial Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – Both the acquiring company, Foresight Group Holdings Limited, and the advisory service, Farrer & Co, are based in London, UK.
- Europe – Foresight Group Holdings Limited has operations across Europe, highlighting the geographical reach of the acquiring company.
Industry
- Investment Management – This industry involves managing investment funds and portfolios, which is central to the operations of both WHEB Asset Management and Foresight Group Holdings Limited.
- Financial Services – The transaction involves advisory services from Spencer House Partners and Farrer & Co, which specialize in financial and corporate advisory services in the financial sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEB Asset Management LLP | Target | Company | A specialist asset management firm known for impact investment strategies in listed equities. |
| Foresight Group Holdings Limited | Bidding Company | Company | A leading investment manager with operations across the UK, Europe, and Australia. |
| Farrer & Co | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory services, including corporate and financial services. |
| Spencer House Partners | Corporate Advisor | Company | A corporate advisory firm specializing in financial services and asset management businesses. |