Equistone-backed QuestGates Acquires Toppings Forensic Accountants and Brownsword Group

Equistone Partners Europe makes minority investment in QuestGates

August 5, 2024

Professional Services

Equistone Partners Europe has made a significant minority growth investment in QuestGates, the UK’s largest independent provider of complex loss adjusting and claims solutions. QuestGates, headquartered in Birmingham with c.500 employees and £41m revenue in FY2023/24, will continue to be led by CEO Chris Hall and remain majority-owned by its management team and employees; the capital will support organic growth, capability development and further acquisitive expansion.

PKF O'Connor Davies Acquires Topping Kessler & Company

January 13, 2026

Accounting & Tax

PKF O'Connor Davies announced that Hollywood, Florida-based Topping Kessler & Company has joined the firm, bringing Topping Kessler's tax, accounting and advisory capabilities and its team of four partners and more than 30 staff into PKF's platform. The combined practice will operate across Hollywood and PKF O'Connor Davies' Fort Lauderdale office, expanding PKF's Florida footprint and service depth following its strategic growth investment from Investcorp and PSP Investments.

HKA Acquires ASQ Consulting Group

September 21, 2023

Consulting

HKA has acquired ASQ Consulting Group, a Houston-based expert witness and forensic accounting firm, to expand its U.S. forensic accounting, commercial damages, and intellectual property (including FRAND and ITC) capabilities. The acquisition adds ASQ's specialized IP and litigation support expertise and its team in the United States to HKA's global dispute resolution and litigation support platform.

Command Investigations Acquires Infoquest Information Services

June 2, 2023

Professional Services

Command Investigations LLC, a portfolio company of Monument MicroCap Partners, completed the acquisition of Infoquest Information Services, Ltd., a Columbus, Ohio-based provider of professional investigation and information services for insurance claims defense. The add-on expands Command's service offerings and geographic reach, enabling accelerated cross-selling and enhanced capabilities for insurance defense clients.

Dains Accountants Acquires Barringtons Limited

July 7, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Dains Accountants, a Horizon Capital‑backed UK accountancy firm, has acquired Barringtons Limited, a small accounting and tax practice with offices across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. The deal expands Dains' presence in the North Midlands and is the first of several planned transactions following Horizon Capital's 2021 investment in Dains.

Equistone Acquires Majority Stake in Gardengate from Crest Capital Partners

October 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in Gardengate, a Braga-based manufacturer of aluminium gates, doors and other outdoor-home aluminium products, with Crest Capital Partners retaining a minority stake alongside the founder and management team. Equistone plans to support Gardengate's international expansion (Benelux, Germany, UK), broaden its product range, grow its online presence and consolidate Portuguese production to increase capacity and profitability.