Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton in Birmingham hosted a celebratory evening to welcome new corporate finance partner Nick Gillott and the promotion to partner of transaction advisory services specialist Alex Hyde.

David Hillan, practice leader at in Birmingham, said: “We’ve had a great year and Nick’s appointment and Alex’s promotion are significant additions to our leadership team.

“Nick’s mergers and acquisitions expertise on both sides of the deal-making table will be hugely beneficial to businesses across the region, and as a well-respected specialist in transaction advisory services Alex will now play an increasing role in helping our clients to achieve their ambitions for growth.“