GHK Capital Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, has completed its first acquisition since partnering with CPL Capital Partners in early 2026. The deal involves the purchase of Bailey Edward, a Chicago-based architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm established in 1991. Bailey Edward employs more than 45 professionals across three Illinois offices and serves public and private clients in 24 states nationwide.
Following the acquisition, CPL's professional footprint grows to exceed 500 professionals operating in 28 cities across nine states. The merger enhances CPL's service offerings by adding capabilities in education, government, healthcare, research, community development, and cultural practice. As part of the strategic plan, both companies will collaborate on integrating their services and establishing a coordinated go-to-market strategy scheduled for 2027. No financial terms were disclosed at the time of announcement.
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