Brookbanks is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new partnership with CBPE Capital, marking an exciting new phase in the continued evolution of the business.
Founded in 1997, Brookbanks has established a strong position as a multidisciplinary development consultancy, supporting clients across the UK in the planning, design and delivery of development and infrastructure projects. The business also provides a differentiated Development Partner proposition, delivering long-term value across some of the UK’s largest strategic development initiatives.
This new partnership provides additional investment to support Brookbanks’ continued growth, including further investment in its people, expansion of service capabilities, and targeted geographic and strategic development. Importantly, Brookbanks will continue to be led by Chief Executive Andrew Thorley, Chief Technical Officer Richard Moorcroft, Chairman Paul Boileau and the existing leadership team, who all remain significant shareholders in the business.
The partnership reflects a shared ambition to build on Brookbanks’ strong track record while maintaining the culture, client focus and technical excellence that underpin the business today. For clients, partners and employees, it is very much business as usual, with continuity in leadership, service delivery and long-term client commitments.
“We wanted a partner who truly understood the culture and ambition of our business and CBPE stood out from the start of the process. Their experience and support will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our people, grow our business and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”
Andrew Thorley
Chief Executive of Brookbanks
“This new partnership enables us to expand our strong technical capabilities, delivering even greater value for our clients. With additional investment in our people, tools and processes, we will be even better positioned to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions and support our clients in navigating increasingly complex development and infrastructure challenges.”
Richard Moorcroft
Chief Technical Officer of Brookbanks
“Having founded Brookbanks in 1997, I am immensely proud of what the business has achieved and the reputation we have built across the UK. This partnership marks an important milestone in our journey, and I am excited about the opportunities it creates for the future.
I look forward to continuing in my role as Chairman, supporting Andrew and the wider leadership team as we build on our strong foundations and continue our ambition to be the UK’s leading development consultancy, delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and creating opportunities for our people.”
Paul Boileau
Chairman of Brookbanks
CBPE Capital is a UK-based private equity firm with a long-established track record of investing in and supporting the growth of businesses. Founded in 1984, the firm focuses on partnering with companies across a range of sectors, including business services, healthcare, financial services, technology and industrials. As an independent, partner-owned firm, CBPE brings significant experience and a consistent investment approach, supporting management teams in delivering sustainable, long-term growth.
CBPE’s role is centred on providing investment and strategic support to management teams, enabling businesses to pursue their long-term growth ambitions. Its approach is grounded in partnership, with a focus on alignment, stability and value creation. This model has enabled CBPE to build a strong track record of supporting companies through their next phase of development while maintaining continuity for clients, partners and employees.
“Brookbanks has built a unique position within the UK development and infrastructure market. The business combines deep technical expertise with a highly commercial, client-focused approach and has established an outstanding reputation across some of the UK’s most significant development projects. We are delighted to be partnering with Andrew and the wider team and look forward to supporting the business as it continues to grow, broaden its capabilities and create opportunities for its people and clients.”
Ben Lewis
Director at CBPE
Brookbanks looks forward to working closely with CBPE to further strengthen its position as a leading UK development consultancy and to continue delivering high-quality outcomes for its clients across the country.
Brookbanks was advised by KPMG (Lead M&A and Tax), Freeths (Legal), PwC (Financial & Tax) and PKF (Financial).
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