Grant Thornton Germany’s Private Equity Deal to Boost UK Ties

Sept. 10, 2025, 4:56 PM UTC

The private equity firm that invested in Grant Thornton UK is buying a strategic stake in the accounting firm’s German arm as part of a bid to expand client services and invest in technology.

Cinven said Wednesday it has entered into a strategic partnership with Grant Thornton Germany, after earlier buying a controlling stake in the UK firm. The announcement didn’t disclose the terms of the latest deal and size of the stake.

Grant Thornton is a top-10 accounting firm in Germany, with about 2,000 staff and 10 offices. The firm’s partners, who must approve the deal, “will remain ...

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