Clairfield recognised in Q3 league tables amid strong crossborder activity
Q3 was an active and rewarding quarter for Clairfield transaction activity. We have closed over 130 deals year to date, with 46% being crossborder, including landmark deals in the consumer, industrial, and energy sectors.
Q3 also brought strong momentum across the partnership. Our newest partner in Finland expands Clairfield’s Nordic reach, while the Clairfield Academy workshop in Prague fostered the next generation of Clairfield talent. We shared our LatAm expertise in a webinar for clients and investors interested in acquisition opportunities across the region, and will soon gather in Tokyo to strengthen crossborder ties and deepen our reach in Asia’s dynamic M&A markets.
These achievements are reflected in the latest league tables, where Clairfield once again ranks among the leading midmarket advisors worldwide, with top positions in most regions:
Thierry Chetrit, managing partner of Clairfield in France, comments:
“It’s been a slower quarter globally for M&A, but in France we have continued to deliver successful outcomes for our clients. It is always gratifying to see our work reflected in the rankings. Once again, as a group, we are proud to be ranked highly in the league tables.
Being part of the Clairfield partnership opens opportunities globally for our clients. Despite a challenging geopolitical environment, our crossborder reach has enabled us to achieve success for many of them, helping brands thrive and grow internationally, most recently demonstrated through the sale of J.L. Coquet.”
Some of our standout Q3 Clairfield transactions include:
Clairfield advised J.L. Coquet, the renowned French porcelain manufacturer prized by Michelin-starred chefs, on its sale to Atelier Expressions, a Singapore-based company led by executive director Tara S. Venu. The acquisition strengthens Atelier Expressions’ portfolio of heritage-led brands.
Clairfield in South Africa and Switzerland advised the SPAR Group on the sale of its Swiss SPAR operations for a base equity value of CHF 46.5 million. This was one of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the Swiss retail sector in recent years beginning with a full strategic review for the SPAR Board.
Clairfield advised Nordic Climate Group, a leading HVAC installation provider, on the acquisition of Huijbregts Koeltechniek. The Nordic Climate Group operates across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with a total turnover of approximately EUR 450 million.
See the Q3 2025 league tables here: smallcap / midcap / emerging markets.
