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Kingsclere: BCMS opens new global HQ in Hampshire

30 November 2016
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Leading corporate finance adviser BCMS has outlined ambitious expansion plans following a major upgrade to its global headquarters at Kingsclere Business Park, Hampshire. The £1.5 million development includes new IT and phone systems, and internal building modification to incorporate open plan layouts and amenities.

BCMS advises business owners looking to secure investment or sell their company. It employs 120 staff at its Kingsclere head office, out of a global workforce of 260 professionals. 

Steve Dally, BCMS CEO, explained the rationale behind the move: “Following the completion of some of our largest deals to date, and a recruitment drive which has brought us a new depth of expertise, we have enjoyed one of the most successful years in our 27-year history.

“We have been looking for larger premises for some time, and our new home at Kingsbrook House will enable us to continue to grow, while also providing an attractive environment for our high-calibre employees increasingly joining us from top London firms.”

During the last year, BCMS has recruited a significant number of City mergers-and-acquisition specialists previously employed at leading firms such as PwC, Grant Thornton, BDO, EY and Rothschild, cementing its position as the UK’s leading seller of private companies. 

Dally continued: “We use a host of local suppliers, so we are very aware of our contribution to the local economy.  In an era, when other significant local employers are relocating elsewhere, we believe this demonstrates to the local business community that we are here for the long term.”

The office move is the culmination of a series of market-leading initiatives this year, including formal accreditation by the Financial Conduct Authority, which allows BCMS to offer clients a wider range of services. The firm is the first specialist sell-side advisor to be FCA-approved. In addition, it has launched a companywide initiative to improve career prospects for women in the M&A industry; and it has set up a corporate finance division to support larger clients looking to raise investment capital.


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