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Corporate Financier

Analysis and insight from the Corporate Finance Faculty

November 2025

This month, we explore why private equity firms are turning to continuation funds to stay on the path to profit – is this a sign of a struggling model or pragmatic change? Discover insights from Corporate Finance Faculty board members on the future of UK M&A. Plus, we spotlight Liverpool's life sciences and technology revolution.

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Cover story: calculating a new route

Continuation funds keep things straightforward for portfolio companies. But for private equity they are a diversion from the plan. Is it a failure of the model or a pragmatic change? David Prosser reports.
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News and views

Faculty news
Steve Stuart of LYVA Labs; Jaspreet Grewal of AxialBridge: Lorna Green of LYVA Labs; and Liverpool Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram
November 2025

AI in M&A, innovation in Liverpool, a consultation on the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act and dates for the diary.

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Analysis
Meera Shah
Uptick UK?

There have been positive signs for UK M&A so far this year, but what does the future hold? Marc Mullen gets the views of three Corporate Finance Faculty board members.

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Doug Lawson
Significant other options

Private equity-backed buy-and-builds of accountancy firms are not new, but the opportunities keep coming, says MarktoMarket’s Doug Lawson.

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Global investment and M&A

Insider dealing: In safe hands

ICG’s sale of Kee Safety to Inflexion and 65 Equity proves that a high-quality business, polished by successive private equity owners, will always command a good valuation, whatever the market conditions. Nicholas Neveling reports.
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Roadshow: Pooled knowledge

Two-and-a-half centuries ago, Liverpool was a driving force behind the industrial revolution; now, it’s at the heart of a new movement. Jo Russell looks at how the city and wider region is spearheading the life sciences and technology revolution.
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Innovation and sustainable growth

Comment: Healthy outcomes

The Jon Moulton Charity Trust, which applies investment principles to clinical trials funding, has backed nearly 200 pieces of research. Marc Mullen speaks to Moulton and the trust’s technical specialist, Dr Helen Critchley, to get under the skin of the operation.
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Trendwatch: Full of life

The healthcare sector has been busy this past decade. Private equity, corporates, and international investors have all been active – each responding to unique market drivers, regulatory challenges, and evolving public sentiment. Jason Sinclair looks at a resilient M&A sector.
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Future advisory professionals

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Chanelle Jones
Career paths: High flyer

Arriving in the UK from New Zealand with no job, but a strong background in private equity, Chanelle Jones swiftly joined Agathos Management. And now she’s moving up through the ranks.

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On my CV
Mark Snaith
On my CV: Healthy eating

When you’re selling a family business with a strong culture, any old buyer won’t do, says Forvis Mazars partner, Dave Hilton

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Connections

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Corporate finance advisory

Promotions and those on the move in corporate finance advisory.

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Legal advisory

Who’s on the move or been promoted in legal advisory.

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Private equity

Recruitment and promotions in private equity.

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The archives

Browse Corporate Financier content from October 2025 and earlier.

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