HGF

Our role

Investec has advised HGF on its minority investment from CBPE. The transaction marks an exciting and important milestone for HGF, positioning the firm to accelerate its growth strategy and deliver enhanced value to both its clients and team.

Investec leveraged its deep sector knowledge and experience in advising professional services businesses to support HGF throughout the transaction and achieve a fantastic result for the firm. The transaction marks Investec’s fifth in the Professional Services sector this year.

Martyn Fish, CEO at HGF, commented: “The Investec team have been exceptional throughout the transaction in terms of their support, expertise and advice. Their considered and solution-focussed approach, combined with their unwavering commitment to ensuring HGF got the best deal for the business, was instrumental in navigating the process, and ultimately securing investment from CBPE. This investment marks a significant opportunity for HGF and everyone in the team. I am thrilled with our decision to partner with CBPE to take the next step in our journey. Their culture and values are closely aligned with ours, and we share a common vision for the future of HGF.”

Edward Thomas, Head of Services M&A at Investec, commented: "We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the HGF team and are thrilled to have advised them on such a milestone transaction. I am sure that the investment from CBPE will help to unlock further growth from what is already an exceptional and well-regarded leader in the European IP space. CBPE are the perfect partner for HGF and we very much look forward to seeing the business grow and deliver enhanced value to both its clients and team.”

About HGF

HGF Ltd is one of Europe’s largest firms of IP specialists with a vision to be the leading IP services firm in Europe. The firm’s patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, design attorneys, IP solicitors and attorneys-at-law provide an integrated solution for clients.

HGF creates and manages IP portfolios for the world’s leading companies and research institutes. We advise clients on the creation of strategic IP assets around the world and provide world-class expertise in oppositions, appeals, commercialisation, dispute resolution, and litigation to defend and enforce IP rights.