Fearnley Securities agrees to combine with Norwegian M&A adviser Alpha Corporate Finance

Oslo-based Fearnley Securities announced on 10 November 2025 that Norwegian mergers and acquisitions adviser Alpha Corporate Finance will join the firm in early 2026.

Fearnley Securities, the investment banking arm of the Astrup Fearnley group, said the combination brings together Alpha's Nordic M&A expertise with its own global capital markets platform, creating what it described as a more diversified and client-focused investment banking franchise.

SINGLE INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION

Under the plan, all advisory activities will be organised within one unified Investment Banking Division at Fearnley Securities, drawing on the resources and client relationships of both firms. Fearnley said that, together, the firms will offer broader capabilities across M&A, equity capital markets (ECM) and debt capital markets (DCM), deeper sector insight and stronger international reach.

Fearnley Securities described the deal as a continuation of its long-term strategy for growth and diversification, with an expanded presence in advisory services. The firm has offices in Oslo, London, New York and Singapore, and its services span investment banking, equity and credit research, equity and credit sales, corporate access and project finance.

LEADERSHIP

The announcement was issued in the names of Peter Wessel, chief executive of Fearnley Securities, and Lars Langsrud, chief executive of Alpha Corporate Finance. Fearnley said it was excited to welcome Alpha's team as it continues building what it called a top-tier advisory platform. Both chief executives were named as contacts for further information on the combination, which is scheduled to take effect when Alpha's team moves across to Fearnley Securities in early 2026 and joins the unified Investment Banking Division.