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Emmanuel Xerri

I founded the Clearwater team in Marseilles over 20 years ago. The Mediterranean region has many up-and-coming businesses which we are ideally placed to advise given our close proximity. I started my career in the corporate finance department of PwC and then joined EY. Following this I co-developed the activities of Edmond de Rothschild in Marseille for five years. Over the years, I have supported small and medium-sized companies that have sometimes become large corporations. The diversity of the transactions I have advised on makes me a generalist, or rather a multi-specialist across various sectors including business services, healthcare, industrials, specialised distribution, and TMT. More recently, I advised on the various build-up operations as well as the primary and secondary LBOs of the Cogepart Group, the French leader in last mile delivery. I also advised Hôpital Privée La Casamance on the merger with the Almaviva group and the entry of FrenchFood Capital into Markal, a major player in the organic food sector. Today, Clearwater International is ideally positioned to accompany clients through the increasingly rapid changes in the market, remaining adaptable and utilising our sector specialists in both our French and international teams to meet client goals.

Sam Beard

I have spent my entire career at Clearwater having joined the business in 2013. I am a Director in our Deal Origination team leading our business development activities across our Tech and Financial Services sectors. A few of my originated deals include 15below’s investment from LDC, Mayden’s investment from G Square, WJ Group’s investment from THI, the sale of CloudShift to Globant and the sale of PSL Purchasing to Sodexo. Outside of work, I’m a keen sportsman playing football when its cold and golf when its not!

Olivia Prew

I lead Origination and Business Development across Clearwater in the UK. Having joined the firm in 2011, I am lucky enough to regularly meet many fascinating entrepreneurs and management teams and have the privilege of learning more about their businesses and aspirations. Making these connections is a genuine passion for me and has resulted in some wonderful clients and outcomes including the sale of MBL Seminars to Law Business Research, Triangle Fire securing investment from BGF, the sale of Arran Isle to Assa Abloy, and many more.

Clearwater advises DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR on raising finance to support the acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of Ekaf S.p.A.

Clearwater advises Technolution on its sale to MGS

Clearwater conseille Altarea Cogedim dans la cession du centre commercial La Cour des Capucins à Thionville

Clearwater advises Troldtekt on its sale to Kingspan Group plc

Clearwater conseille les actionnaires de MP Hygiène dans la cession du groupe

Felix Hansson

The most rewarding aspect of being part of Clearwater is the opportunity to guide entrepreneurs through decisions that often represent pivotal moments in their professional lives – selling the entirety or a part of their company and life's work. As an adviser, it's crucial for me to approach these matters with the utmost respect. Collaborating closely with ambitious and talented entrepreneurs is very fulfilling, as it allows me to contribute my expertise to ensure the best possible outcome in every transaction. I have been engaged in private M&A transactions at Clearwater since 2020, having assisted successful entrepreneurs across multiple industries and regions in Sweden. My very first completed transaction was the sale of Systeminstallation to Alder, which I remember especially well. Prior to joining Clearwater, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics.