Grant Thornton US Extends Global Reach With Trio of Mergers

Grant Thornton’s US arm will expand its global footprint with the merger of three affiliates in Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean while it explores future deals, the firm said Wednesday.

Private equity-backed Grant Thornton Advisors LLC said the deal will bring units from Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates, and the Cayman Islands under the US firm’s umbrella. They are set to join a firm that also includes Grant Thornton’s Irish business after a similar merger completed in January, forming a staff of more than 13,000 professionals.

The deals advance the US firm’s growth strategy that in part targets ...