TRANSACTION SUMMARY

On 12 January 2026, W1M Wealth Management Ltd (“W1M”), the wealth and investment management firm for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families, charities, and institutions, announced the acquisition of Vermeer Partners (“Vermeer”), the London-based independent wealth and investment management partnership.

The acquisition, the first since Waverton and London & Capital’s merger in July 2024 and the rebrand to W1M in June 2025, will result in a wealth manager with c. £25bn in AUM and broaden the strength of the wealth offering and operational capabilities for clients of the combined group.

VERMEER PARTNERS

Vermeer is a London-based boutique investment firm, with discretionary fund management and financial planning capabilities, founded as a partnership in 2018. The firm has over £2bn of AUM looked after by a dedicated team of more than 45 staff. Vermeer clients include HNW and UHNW private clients, intermediaries, charities, and trusts.

W1M

W1M is a leading international wealth and investment management firm, formed in 2024 through the merger of Waverton Investment Management Group Limited (“Waverton”) and London and Capital Group Limited (London & Capital).

With a team of more than 300 professionals, W1M specialises in working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, charities, and institutions.

The firm offers an extensive range of services, including cross-border wealth advisory and planning expertise, institutional-quality investment management, and comprehensive global tax and consolidated portfolio reporting, designed to meet the evolving complexities of wealth and investment management, including addressing international and intergenerational needs.

ROLE

SHP acted as financial adviser to Vermeer.