Grant Thornton UK has appointed three new partners to its deals, advisory and consulting (DAC) leadership team.

Amo Anim-Addo joins the leadership team as the private equity coverage partner, tasked with developing relationships with mid-market private equity funds and driving growth for the firm’s services to both private equity clients and their portfolio companies.

Adam Bunch has been elevated to partner, focusing on expanding the firm’s tech, media, and telecoms capabilities, while Andrew Frame steps into the role of partner and head of education sector M&A.

These appointments come after a record year for Grant Thornton’s DAC team, which completed 258 deals in 2024, marking a 19% increase from the previous year.

The deals, which had a combined value of £15.4bn ($19.4bn), spanned a variety of sizes, sectors, and international markets.

Grant Thornton said Frame’s progression within the firm, from joining as a graduate to now leading the education sector M&A, underscores its commitment to nurturing talent and providing expert advisory services.

Grant Thornton UK partner and deals, advisory and consulting head, Keely Woodley said: “2024 was an exceptional year for the Grant Thornton deals team, with a 20% increase in completions, defying market trends.

“Our success can be attributed to the quality of our team and our sustained investment in developing and attracting top talent, which I am passionate about. I’m thrilled to welcome Amo to the team and celebrate the progression of Adam and Andrew.

“Their appointments underscore our ongoing commitment to investing across sectors and technical expertise to drive and bolster our clients’ success.”