Building on strong foundations

A corporate finance firm has officially launched in the North East.

FRP Corporate Finance is now operating across the region.

Partners and seasoned dealmakers Abu Ali and Phil Williams, previously of WilliamsAli Corporate Finance, welcomed more than 100 business professionals to celebrate its unveiling during an event at Barluga.

WilliamsAli was acquired by FRP Advisory Group last year, in a move the firm says will significantly enhance its corporate finance capabilities in the region and complement its strong restructuring advisory practice.

Abu said: “Phil and I are delighted to be part of FRP Corporate Finance.

“We are incredibly proud of the track record of WilliamsAli in the North East market, and we are excited about how we can build on this within the FRP group.

“With the additional infrastructure, resources and service lines now available to us, we are confident this will be a hugely positive move for our team and clients in the North East.”

Phil added: “We are delighted so many of our team, clients, professional network and friends, who have been so supportive of the growth of the business over the years, were able to join us to celebrate this milestone.

“We are looking forward to continuing to build on this strong foundation as FRP Corporate Finance.”

FRP Corporate Finance is recognised as a leading mid-market adviser, nationally closing 101 deals in 2024 with an aggregate value of more than £1.8 billion.

It was recently named a finalist in the Corporate Finance House of the Year: UK category at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025.