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Grant Thornton UAE to join multinational platform led by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Expanded multinational platform will seamlessly deliver high quality, enhanced solutions and world-class talent in additional geography.
Dubai, UAE & Chicago, IL, US; April 23, 2025 — Grant Thornton UAE today announced that it has reached an agreement to unite with Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors). Through the agreement, Grant Thornton UAE will join the multinational platform that Grant Thornton Advisors initially created earlier this year with Grant Thornton Ireland.
The platform was established with the backing of an investor group led by New Mountain Capital, a growth-oriented investment firm with approximately $55 billion in assets under management.
The expanded platform will continue to be part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which comprises member firms in more than 150 markets worldwide.
The platform now has a multinational team of more than 13,000 professionals across more than 50 offices. With the addition of Grant Thornton UAE, the platform can now offer broader capabilities to a growing client base and further enhance the talent and quality of its unified advisory and tax services. The combination also brings strength to its independent audit and assurance practices. Additionally, this move bolsters its standing in one of the world’s most prominent international financial centers, with aggregated access and expertise in major growth industries including banking, asset management, insurance and energy.
The CEO of Grant Thornton Advisors, Jim Peko, will continue to lead the platform, and Hisham Farouk, CEO of Grant Thornton UAE, will continue to lead his geography.
Along with the addition of Grant Thornton UAE, Grant Thornton (Cayman), and Grant Thornton Luxembourg have also joined the unified organization through separate transactions with Grant Thornton Advisors.
The platform will continue to explore growth opportunities in additional service lines and regions where there is economic alignment, client consistency and industry-service intersection. This will bring a paradigm shift in the way professional services is offered to clients with growth intentions in a rapidly evolving global business landscape.
“Scaling our offerings and footprint by uniting with Grant Thornton UAE underscores our focus on advancing a combined platform, with multinational experience and exemplary quality,” said Peko. “In a fast-moving business environment, clients need trusted advisors that deliver high-quality and innovative solutions across dynamic high-growth sectors and geographies. Our focus is on creating a world-class client experience.”
Hisham Farouk said: “The unification marks an exciting new chapter for Grant Thornton UAE, designed to enhance our capabilities and solidify our position as a leading advisor in a dynamic market. By integrating our expertise, technology, and insights, we're creating a pathway for sustained growth, enabling us to deliver exceptional value to our clients and contribute to the UAE's long-term economic vision as a premier global business hub."
“The expansion of our platform with firms that have shared ambitions and complementary talents supports our strategic focus,” said Steve Tennant, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton in Ireland, who spearheaded the acquisitions on behalf of Grant Thornton Advisors. “As we look to the future, we will continue to unlock new capabilities, expand our geographic delivery and open new opportunities benefitting our clients and our people.”
“This platform is unlike any other in the accounting and consulting industry — delivering a singular experience and exceptional quality,” said Andre Moura, managing director, New Mountain Capital. “We look forward to supporting Grant Thornton Advisors in bringing together additional service providers in our united, global structure.”
“With nearly six decades in the UAE, becoming part of this multinational platform signifies a crucial advancement in Grant Thornton UAE’s quest for innovation, collaboration, and global influence, charting a new course in our journey. This partnership embodies our dedication to excellence and our faith in the strength of a common vision across different geographies. We will continue to unlock new market opportunities, fostering significant change for both our long-standing and new clients, and creating a future characterised by progress and purpose.” – Farouk Mohamed, Founder and Chairman of Grant Thornton UAE.
Lumina Capital Advisers Limited served as sole financial adviser to Grant Thornton UAE, while Taylor Wessing LLP acted as Grant Thornton UAE’s legal adviser in relation to the transaction.
Contact
George Stoyanov
Head of Markets
T +971 56 437 6524
E george.stoyanov@ae.gt.com
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Hisham Farouk Hisham is the CEO of Grant Thornton UAE who has successfully led the firm’s offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for over 10 years. With a focus on innovation with exemplary leadership, he has played a key role in transforming the firm into one of the fastest growing companies in the UAE.View Profile -
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Farouk Mohamed Farouk established the business in 1966. He has been instrumental in building strategic business relationships across the region.View Profile
