BZ is pleased to announce the completion of a financing package, to support Ufenau Capital Partners' (UCP) acquisition of Express Solicitors Group, a UK-based Top 100 law firm, specialising in claimant representation for personal injury cases.

Express Solicitors was founded in 2000, and today the Company employs over 800 staff across three locations, including c.500 qualified solicitors and barristers, offering an integrated service proposition to clients including legal advisory, medical reporting and after-the-event insurance.

BZ’s tailored financing solution provided the flexibility and certainty required to complete the transaction efficiently and position Express for its next phase of growth under UCP’s ownership.

Peter Eckersley, Investment Director and Head of UK at UCP mentioned: “BZ’s support and understanding of Express’s business model was instrumental in achieving this successful outcome. Their flexible approach will allow the business to continue investing in people, technology and clients to drive the growth strategy.”

James Maxey, Chief Executive Officer of Express Solicitors, highlighted: “We’re excited to begin this next chapter with the support of UCP and BZ. Their belief in our business and confidence in our team will enable us to accelerate our own growth ambitions.”

Peter Jaffe, Chief Executive Officer at BZ, said: “We are delighted to support UCP on this landmark transaction. Express is a high-quality, resilient business with a proven leadership team, and this partnership highlights BZ’s ability to deliver bespoke debt solutions for sponsor-backed acquisitions.”

Cem Yaslak, Director at BZ commented: “We’re proud to have supported UCP and Express on this transaction. The structure demonstrates BZ’s strength in delivering capital solutions aligned with our clients’ strategic objectives.”

This transaction further reinforces BZCF’s track record of providing innovative and flexible financing solutions to leading private equity investors and growth-oriented businesses.

BZ provides structured facilities of up to £200 million, supporting clients across a broad range of sectors and jurisdictions. By combining asset-based working capital facilities with term and cash flow tranches, BZ delivers flexible, tailored private credit solutions that meet strategic objectives. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management, BZ brings deep structuring expertise and substantial financial capacity to deliver scalable funding with speed and certainty.

BZ was advised by Mayer Brown and EY.