BRISTOL advisory firm Target Corporate Finance has acted as lead adviser to marketing, media and communications recruitment specialist Xchangeteam to help the company secure a deal with the Pertemps Network group of companies. Xchangeteam, which was founded by entrepreneur Emma Brierley in 1999, operates from offices in both London and Bristol and focuses on freelance and permanent recruitment in this specialist sector. Commenting on the deal, Mark Harman, managing director of Target Corporate Finance, said: “This deal represents an exciting opportunity for Xchangeteam to benefit from being part of a larger business.” Emma Brierley, chief executive of Xchangeteam, said: “We are delighted to have become part of the successful Pertemps Network Group, whilst still retaining our operational independence and brand.  “We will continue to offer our clients and candidates our well recognised quality service, but use Pertemps Network’s resources to enable us to adapt to a changing market and offer some new services for our clients, freelancers and job seekers alike. Target's contribution was key in helping Xchangeteam secure this deal.” Advisors Target Corporate Finance (Mark Harman, Myles Hamilton, Alastair Halcrow, Katie Bridge)