Walkers Professional Services Acquired Value Partners
The firm has agreed to purchase the Luxembourg-based company to expand its reach in the alternative funds market.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Financial Services
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Walkers Professional Services has agreed to acquire Value Partners in a deal aimed at strengthening its presence in the global alternative funds sector. The acquisition positions the combined firm to better serve international clients across ten distinct markets.
Why it matters
The deal allows Walkers Professional Services to gain an established base in Luxembourg, while Value Partners benefits from joining a larger professional international platform. This consolidation is designed to enhance support for clients operating within complex global financial jurisdictions.
The combined entity will support 560 staff across ten markets, scaling up from Value Partners' current team of over 150 professionals. Value Partners had experienced 14 years of growth since its 2012 inception prior to this agreement.
The players
Walkers Professional Services
This firm provides specialized corporate and fiduciary services to international clients and alternative investment funds.
Value Partners
Based in Luxembourg, this firm offers professional services and has grown its team to over 150 employees since 2012.
The details
Value Partners will maintain its existing brand and operate as an affiliated company of both WPS and Walkers. The transaction is currently moving through regulatory notification and approval processes in the relevant jurisdictions.
Timeline
Value Partners was originally launched in 2012.
The acquisition agreement was announced on September 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This acquisition reflects a broader consolidation trend among global professional services firms seeking to scale their operations in critical alternative investment hubs. By merging with Value Partners, Walkers Professional Services strengthens its competitive positioning against other international providers in regions like London and Ireland.
Clients currently working with Value Partners will see the firm continue to operate under its existing brand, ensuring continuity in service delivery during the transition. The deal aims to provide these customers with access to a broader international platform once regulatory approvals are secured.
The takeaway
The move signals that boutique firms in the alternative funds sector are increasingly seeking the stability and global reach provided by larger, integrated platforms. Clients should expect further consolidation as service providers aim to maintain competitive footprints in major financial markets.
Further reading
For more information on trends in the sector, visit the Financial Services section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Royal Gazette.
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