Our Corporate Finance team advises YFM Equity Partners on their investment in Murphy Cobb & Associates (MCA)

Our Corporate Finance team, led by Stuart Williams and supported by Julia Carruthers, provided buy side advice to YFM Equity Partners (YFM) on their investment in global production consulting specialist Murphy Cobb & Associates (MCA).

Headquartered in London and active in 38 countries, MCA works with clients such as Reckitt, Mars, Coty, and Toyota, combining strategic advice, deep production expertise and cutting-edge technology to help major advertisers deliver more, across more channels, in less time and with fewer emissions.

With YFM’s backing, MCA will accelerate global growth, enhance its market-leading Control Room platform, and continue setting in the standard for data-driven, low-carbon marketing production. This investment comes at a pivotal moment for MCA, following two years of strong growth and a strategic shift from tactical consultancy to long-term partnerships with its clients.

Pat Murphy, CEO of MCA, commented: "This is a transformational moment for our business. Clients are under huge pressure to deliver more, across more channels, in less time and with lower emissions. Our ability to deliver real strategic value through data, technology and hands-on production expertise is what sets us apart. Our team are obsessed with ensuring our clients are delivering the most impactful creative advertising and sourcing it in the smartest way possible. With YFM’s backing, we now have the firepower to scale globally, deepen our tech offer, and lead the way in sustainable marketing production."

Adam Hart, Partner at YFM, commented: “MCA is a business with rare global reach, deep sector insight and a proven model that’s reshaping how major brands think about production. Pat and his team have built something truly special, and we’re thrilled to support their next phase of ambitious growth.”

Stuart Williams, who led the team at James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance, commented: "We were pleased to support YFM on another successful transaction, on their investment in MCA. The business operates at the intersection of marketing, technology, and sustainability, with a scalable model and clear international growth opportunities."

Advisers on the deal included: Azets, EY, CIL, Catalysis, Trowers & Hamlins, Partners&, Leckie Kershaw, Ciesco & Shoosmiths.