Group 1 - Gallagher Bassett acquired 100% of Safe T Professionals LLC, previously holding a minority investment in the company [1] - Safe T Professionals specializes in environmental, health, and safety management and staffing services, primarily in the construction and manufacturing sectors across the Southwest and Western U.S. [2] - Gallagher Bassett is a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., which is an insurance brokerage and risk management firm based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois [2] Group 2 - Anna Martinez, Joshua Martinez, and their team will continue operations at their current location under the leadership of Jim Bond, executive vice president of Gallagher Bassett North America [1]

Core Viewpoint - Cooper Parry is enhancing its team with senior appointments to strengthen its services in the UK and Ireland, positioning itself as a competitive alternative to the Big Four accounting firms [1][4]. Group 1: New Appointments - Nick Hatton has been appointed as partner and head of transaction tax, bringing over 25 years of experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and EY, focusing on the growth of transaction tax services in the private equity mid-market sector [2][4]. - Arif Ahmad has been appointed as regional market leader for Yorkshire & North East and audit relationship partner, with 28 years at PwC, including leadership roles in the Leeds office and private equity [2][3]. - Laura Bevan joins as assurance director, with 12 years at PwC leading the sustainability practice for PwC Wales, specializing in environmental, social, and governance assurance [3]. Group 2: Company Strategy and Vision - Cooper Parry's CEO, Ade Cheatham, emphasizes the firm's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and client impact, indicating that the new leaders are part of a strategy to build a next-generation professional services firm [4]. - The recent acquisition of Fellwood Advisory, a debt advisory firm specializing in the mid-market sector, aligns with Cooper Parry's growth strategy [4].