Adam Maitland to lead Cooper Parry's national corporate-finance team from Scotland
Scottish dealmaker Adam Maitland has been appointed head of Cooper Parry's national corporate-finance business, which he will lead from the firm's Scottish hub, in Aberdeen.
Adam takes on the role leadership from Andy Parker, who has overseen the transformation of the accountancy firm’s corporate-finance business into a national, sector-led advisory team operating across 13 locations throughout the UK.
Andy will remain a key part of the business, continuing to advise clients, lead Cooper Parry's health and social-care-sector activity and support the ongoing growth of the corporate-finance team.
Adam joined Cooper Parry following its acquisition of Hutcheon Mearns in 2025. An experienced dealmaker, he founded the deals-advisory practice at Hutcheon Mearns based in Aberdeen in 2017.
He said: "I've never believed our job is simply to get deals done. Our role is to help ambitious business owners make better decisions and create long-term value.
“That philosophy was at the heart of building Hutcheon Mearns corporate finance and it's one of the reasons Cooper Parry has been such a natural fit. We share a belief that clients want honest advice, ‘joined-up’ thinking and support that extends far beyond a single transaction.
“Scotland is home to some of the most ambitious and entrepreneurial businesses anywhere in the UK. This appointment reflects Cooper Parry's continued commitment to the Scottish market and its belief that Scotland will play a central role in the firm's future growth.
“We have exceptional people, strong momentum and a real opportunity to build something genuinely different in the corporate-finance market. That's an opportunity I'm incredibly excited about."
James Parnell, managing director at Cooper Parry Advisory, said:
"Adam's appointment demonstrates the strength of talent we have across our business and reflects the increasingly important role Scotland plays within Cooper Parry's growth story.
"Since joining the firm, Adam has made a significant impact. He's built strong relationships across the business, impressed clients with his commercial approach and established himself as a highly respected leader. His appointment recognises the contribution he's already made and the opportunity he has to take the business even further.
"Andy has done an outstanding job leading our corporate-finance team over the last 11 years and will continue to play a major role in the business. Together, Adam and Andy give us an exceptionally strong leadership platform as we continue to grow our national advisory offering."
Pictured: Andy Maitland, head of Cooper Parry's national corporate-finance business
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