Gateley plc is reporting an increase in private equity-backed deals in 2015 compared to the same period last year. Deal volume across the UK is up by more than 11 per cent with the North West stealing a march at just over 15 per cent, according to recent figures from Experian Corpfin.

Gateley has been particularly active in the North West’s private equity surge including recently acting for software development and integration services company Mobica in relation to Inflexion’s investment in the company. Mobica has offices in Europe and North America, as well as being headquartered in Wilmslow.

The firm currently leads the way for deal volume, occupying first place nationally and is ranked second in the North West for the number of private equity deals delivered in the region.