Transactions, Restructuring & Private Equity

eg.1 brings deep expertise in the fast-evolving transactional finance sector, offering unique support to professional services and private equity firms through both bull and bear markets.

Transactions, Restructuring & Private Equity Sector

Our Transaction Advisory and Restructuring practice collaborates with professional services firms and private equity groups to identify transformative talent and implement key growth initiatives across the deal lifecycle, from acquisitions and divestitures to special situations and turnarounds. We are well equipped to advise and help you create long term value.

We have a proven track record of delivery across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our combined professional services and private equity client base is broad, ranging from middle market specialist houses through to large multinational brands.


How we work

Transactions, Restructuring & Private Equity

eg.1’s transactional finance and restructuring group provides both growth advisory and executive search solutions.

Our global network of industry leaders and deep sector expertise, we are uniquely positioned to help you maximise value throughout your deal lifecycle.

We collaborate with stakeholders across the professional services and private equity sectors at global, regional, and local levels, offering specialised knowledge across the following sectors:

Corporate Finance

M&A Advisory, Capital Raising, and Valuations

Transactional Due Diligence

FDD, ODD, CDD, and Tax Due Diligence

Value Creation

Working Capital, Operational Efficiency, Digital Transformation

Performance Improvement

Supply Chain Management & Optimisation

Restructuring & Turnaround

Interim Management, Debtor & Creditor Advisory, Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Sector Team

Transactions, Restructuring & Private Equity

Chris Purwin

Principal, Executive Search

Chris joined eg.1 in 2024, bringing with him over a decade of experience in executive search. His network of tax and finance professionals spans globally, having conducted searches across Asia, Europe, and the United States. In addition to his expertise in executive search, Chris has successfully executed numerous multi-hire assignments for various consulting groups. He has played a pivotal role in assisting these firms in building industry-leading functions in tax, risk, and financial advisory across both Europe and North America.

 

Why I Do What I Do

“I find it rewarding to assist individuals in recognizing their strengths and effectively utilizing them to achieve their objectives, whether it involves making a significant career transition, pursuing a step change in their professional journey, or enabling them to create a more significant impact in their current role.”

Jacob Jones

Principal, Executive Search

Jacob joined the eg.1 team in 2022. He started as a Senior Associate within Executive Search, working across the globe in the Professional Services market. Jacob focuses on senior appointments and working with high profile brands advising on talent strategy, executive sourcing, M&A, and outsourcing. Prior to joining eg.1, Jacob worked for Michael Page for 3 years, where he specialised in recruiting practice professionals (across Tax, Corporate Finance, Forensics, and Audit) up to Partner level for independent, mid-tier, and Big 4 firms.

 

Why I Do What I Do

“For me, it’s all about adding value to people’s lives. This job allows me to connect with people across the globe, whilst offering a bespoke, tailored service to fulfil their business needs and achieve their career goals.”

Set the standard for the future of Dealmaking and Transformation

Harnessing our deep expertise to deliver top talent and strategic insight that create and protect value across the full deal lifecycle in any given market.