Spotlight on: UK and Ireland
Investor appetite in sectors which have performed strongly during the pandemic is laid bare in the latest Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap.
Read moreWe have developed close relationships with investors and high net worth individuals operating across the sector, as well as with senior debt providers. Our focus throughout is on helping businesses raise funding for projects and developments, or for working capital, and working closely with our dedicated debt advisory team to find innovative solutions.
Particular areas of expertise include housebuilding, retirement living, residential investment, healthcare assets, student housing and accommodation providers, as well as significant experience of working with hotels, restaurants and bars.
Chris Walling, Chairman, AlmarenClearwater International were able to help us to understand what financing options were available to us and used their market insights to introduce us to the right people.
The Clearwater team has added a huge amount of value throughout the process and we cannot fault the advice and guidance that we’ve received.Richard Thomas, Investment Director, Palatine Private Equity
Our real estate team delivers innovative and tailored solutions for clients, ranging from initial funding through to completion of projects.
See our teamOver 30%
deals involving debt advisory
in the last 5 years
Over 40
transactions advised upon
in the last 5 years
€10.7bn
in deal value
over the last 5 years
Investor appetite in sectors which have performed strongly during the pandemic is laid bare in the latest Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap.
Read moreA strong performance in the second half of the year meant that any drop-off in activity was not as pronounced as was first feared, with 2020 deal value and volume falling by just 5% and 6% year-on-year, respectively. At 11x, average multiples paid in PE-backed transactions across Europe reached a new high in the final quarter of the year.
Read moreWith a strong rebound in dealdoing after the Q2 2020 lockdown, the French PE market remains the busiest in Europe – and deal-hungry sponsors with deep pockets should ensure processes remain heated in the coming months.
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