Fairstone acquires Aberdeen-based Forbes Lawson Wealth Management

This acquisition brings Fairstone's funds under management to more than £17bn, with a client base exceeding 125,000 across the group. Fairstone said Scotland continues to be a key focus as it now operates or partners with over 20 locations across the country. Forbes Lawson first partnered with Fairstone in 2021 through the company's Downstream Buy Out (DBO) programme. The DBO model provides capital investment, centralised resources, and access to portfolios available to investors through Fairstone's Investment Management team. Fairstone CEO Lee Hartley said: "Forbes Lawson's est...