Nomura is all set to acquire Tricorn Partners, a London- based corporate finance advisory firm. The acquisition will complement Nomura’s existing UK investment banking business, improving the strategic advice offered to UK and international corporates and allows Tricorn’s clients access to the full range of Nomura’s capabilities and Asian geographic reach.
The team will be led by Guy Dawson and Justin Dowley, founding partners of Tricorn, who will be joining as vice chairmen of Nomura EMEA investment banking. Michael Pescod, founding partner, will be an advisor. Andrew McNaught will join as a managing director in M&A. Tricorn’s executives Mike Schmidt, Oliver Tucker, Sam Roberts, Nick Carter, Charlie Macnicol, Ben Amure, John Cheshire, Ross Macdonald and Laura Wathen will also be joining the firm.
William Vereker, head of investment banking at Nomura EMEA, said: “The acquisition of Tricorn reinforces our commitment to building a leading UK investment banking business. Mr Dawson and Mr Dowley bring a huge amount of experience and have an excellent track record in the UK. In combination with our existing strong platform we will be even better placed to deliver outstanding service to our clients.”
William Barter, head of UK investment banking at Nomura, said: “I am delighted to be welcoming Mr Dawson and Mr Dowley and Mr McNaught as partners to work alongside Nick Wiles, myself and our UK team. I look forward to working closely with them to significantly enhance Nomura’s UK footprint.”
