Advising Cooper Parry on the acquisition of Fellwood Advisory

We have advised professional services group Cooper Parry on the acquisition of Fellwood Advisory, a Manchester-based mid-market debt advisory firm.

Founded in 2023 by Craig Cheetham, Fellwood Advisory supports UK SMEs in securing debt facilities typically ranging from £2m to £50m. With a team boasting over 30 years of combined experience in corporate debt markets, the firm has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for growth-focused businesses.

This marks Cooper Parry’s 16th acquisition in just over two years, and its fourth since partnering with Lee Equity Partners in December 2024. The addition of Fellwood Advisory strengthens Cooper Parry’s fully integrated M&A offering, enhancing its ability to support clients across the full deal lifecycle.

Our team was led by partner and Manchester head of corporate Leigh Whittaker, supported by corporate solicitor Katie Brown.

Leigh Whittaker added: “It’s always a pleasure to support a deal that delivers real regional impact. Fellwood Advisory is a Manchester success story, and this acquisition brings together two ambitious, fast-growing businesses with a shared focus on supporting the UK’s SME community. We’re proud to have supported Cooper Parry on another fantastic deal that will benefit the local economy and strengthen the North West’s corporate finance ecosystem.”