FRP announces record round of annual promotions 

Specialist business advisory firm FRP has announced a record 130 promotions as it continues to invest in talent development across its office locations.  

The round of promotions – the firm’s largest to date – spans 24 FRP offices and includes three new additions to its partnership. Shaun Hudson and Jessica Leeming have been named partners in the restructuring advisory team, based in Sunderland and Preston respectively, while Cardiff-based Geraint McGrath has been named a partner at FRP Corporate Finance. 

Shaun joined FRP in 2020 and specialises in deals in the manufacturing, construction and pharmaceutical spaces, with a particular focus on pre-pack sales. He works across both the Newcastle and Sunderland offices, supporting businesses, stakeholders and advisers through all aspects of corporate insolvency and restructuring.   

Jessica joined FRP in 2016 and has significant experience working with small to medium-size companies with a particular expertise in the agriculture sector as well as managing distressed property and solvent reconstructions. 

Geraint has worked in corporate finance since 2011, advising corporates, private equity, entrepreneurs and management teams on strategy and transactions, including acquisitions, investment, exits, business planning, MBOs and capital raisings. 

The promotions also include 13 new directors, four new associate directors and 17 new senior managers. The London City office has reported the highest number of promotions with 41 staff recognised, followed by Brentwood with 12 and Birmingham with 9. 

The move reflects FRP’s ongoing strategic growth as it invests in building out new service lines. It has made 15 acquisitions since its IPO in March 2020, including the recent additions of real estate specialists Arc & Co and financial advisory business One Advisory Group.  

The firm has also made key senior hires including appointing Jessica Ring to lead national private equity coverage and industry veteran Martin Farinola to bolster its real estate debt and capital solutions advisory capabilities. It now operates across 33 locations in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Cyprus. 

Jeremy French, chief operating officer at FRP, said: “This latest round of promotions celebrates colleagues who have demonstrated real commitment to excellence and delivered outstanding results for our clients, during what has been a significant period of growth for the business. 

“What’s particularly encouraging is seeing talent development taking place firmwide – from Teesside to Brighton, from Preston to Cardiff. It demonstrates our commitment to building capabilities and creating opportunities wherever our people are based. We’re building a culture where talented people can develop, progress and do their best work. Watching our people grow – both professionally and personally – is genuinely one of the most rewarding aspects of what we do, and we’ll continue to back them with the investment and opportunities they need to succeed.”