Fenchurch Advisory Partners, an independent investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Broadhaven Capital Partners.
Fenchurch specializes in the financial services sector and has offices in London, New York and Paris. It provides independent advice to businesses and financial sponsors in the insurance, asset and wealth management, banking and specialist finance sectors.
In 2025, Fenchurch advised on 27 transactions, including acting as financial adviser to Utmost Group, helping JAB Insurance acquire its life and pensions business, and advising on the completion of an equity investment in Ardonagh.
Founded in 2009, Broadhaven is an independent investment banking firm and advisor to financial services companies in North America. The firm provides M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory services in financial technology, asset and wealth management, market infrastructure and broader financial services.
Broadhaven has a team of 40 professionals with offices in New York and Chicago and has advised on more than 125 completed transactions with a total value in excess of $100 billion.
Broadhaven’s leadership team will join as partners in the combined company, and its co-founder and partner Gerard von Dohlen will join the board of directors.
The merger is an important step in Fenchurch’s development, with the support of its strategic partner Natixis CIB, which aims to create a leading international consulting firm specializing in financial services.
Broadhaven adds complementary North American franchises with deep relationships and industry expertise in financial technology, asset and wealth management, market infrastructure and private finance.
The merger is expected to accelerate Fenchurch’s expansion in the United States and enhance its ability to support clients amid increased cross-border activity, regulatory changes and technological developments.
The combined firm will have more than 110 investment bankers dedicated to the financial services sector, including 30 senior managing directors and managing directors, based in London, New York, Chicago and Paris. Clients will benefit from deeper sub-industry expertise, broader geographic coverage and enhanced transatlantic execution capabilities, while continuing to receive expert advice from both firms.
Malik Karim, founder and CEO of Fenchurch, said: “We have admired Broadhaven for many years, they share similar customer-centric values, and we are delighted to convince them to join us. Together we will strengthen several of our most important sub-sector franchises and create an international consulting firm dedicated exclusively to financial services and financial technology. Building our presence in the United States has always been a strategic priority for Fenchurch. Broadhaven A rare fit geographically, culturally and in terms of sub-industry coverage, significantly enhancing our ability to support clients in Europe and the United States. “
Gerard von Dohlen added: “The merger with Fenchurch marks a strategic milestone for Broadhaven and creates a compelling opportunity for our clients and colleagues. Since the establishment of Broadhaven We have always believed that senior leadership counsel, deep industry specialization and enduring commitment to clients are a model for long-term success. In Fenchurch, we have found a partner who shares these values and a similar heritage of creating a leading financial services investment bank. The combined company will be the premier international advisor in the financial services industry and a platform poised for continued long-term expansion.”
Mohamed Kallala, CEO of Corporate and Investment Banking at Natixis, said: “We are pleased to support Fenchurch in this important merger and welcome the Broadhaven team to our international M&A advisory network. This transaction strengthens Fenchurch’s position in the United States and in financial services, a core industry focus for Natixis CIB.”
