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In our latest update, we highlight a selection of transactions the Corporate Finance team have acted on in the last few months, as well as the latest news from our team.

     

Our Corporate Finance Team win three awards


We are delighted to share that our Corporate Finance Team were announced winners of 3 award categories at The Business Magazine’s Thames Valley Deals Awards 2024

Stuart Williams, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance, commented: 


“I am thrilled for the team to have their work recognised so widely across the Thames Valley deal community and against a host of other excellent advisors. We are incredibly proud to be voted winners and I look forward to working together with the other professionals in the room in 2025.”

     

Nikul Patel was appointed Corporate Finance Director


Nikul has played an important role in the growth and success of the growing Corporate Finance team and his promotion in November reflects the firm’s recognition of his contributions. 


He has extensive experience in transaction services across diverse sectors, specialising in acquisition due diligence, pre-lending due diligence and other transaction-related services.

Commenting on his promotion, Nikul said: “I'm thrilled to be promoted to the position of Corporate Finance Director. 


I look forward to leading our efforts in supporting clients through their investment and acquisition journeys, delivering the expertise and insights needed to help them achieve their goals."

     

Experian’s M&A Review for Q3 2024


Our Corporate Finance team were delighted to be recognised again as one of the leading Financial Advisers in the South East and South West regions in Experian’s Q3 2024 M&A Review for the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland.

Stuart Williams, Head of Corporate Finance, commented, "We’re pleased to be recognised by Experian as a leading financial adviser in the South East and South West. Thank you to our dedicated team for their expertise and collaborative, client focused approach. We look forward to continued success in Q4.”

     

YFM Equity Partners

Deal: MBO of Omne

Service: Financial and Tax Due Diligence 

Type: MBO 

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Business Services

Deal Lead: Brad McAvoy

     

Horseman Coaches

Deal: Sale of Horseman Coaches

Service: Sell Side Advice

Type: Disposal

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Travel 

Deal Lead: Stuart Williams

     

ESP

Deal: Sale of ESP

Service: Sell Side Advice 

Type: Disposal 

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Business Services

Deal Lead: Stewart Lambert

     

andwis. Group

Deal: Acquisition of Spectrum Electrical Group

Service: Financial Due Diligence 

Type: Acquisition

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Facilities Management & Technical Services

Deal Lead: Brad McAvoy

     

Altano Group

Deal: Acquisition of Baker McVeigh

Service: Financial Due Diligence 

Type: Acquisition

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Healthcare

Deal Lead: Brad McAvoy

     
   
     

If you would like to arrange a virtual meeting to discuss your, or your client's, specific circumstances and options, please get in touch with your usual contact within James Cowper Kreston or contact me using the details below.

Kind regards

Stuart Williams | Partner 
Tel.: +44 (0)118 9590261 
     
   

The information in this newsletter must not be relied on as giving sufficient advice in any specific case.