Corporate Financier December 2022 / January 2023
In this issue of Corporate Financier explore how M&A professionals are negotiating market volatility and political turmoil to get deals over the line. Marc Mullen meets John Flint, CEO of the UK Infrastructure Bank, who shares the plan for investing to help achieve net zero and levelling up. Henry Whorwood says investors must stay positive, despite the bleak outlook. Jason Sinclair reports on the growing interest in IT defence systems.
Corporate Financier November 2022
In this special 25th anniversary edition, as the UK's largest network of corporate finance professionals, the Corporate Finance Faculty has much to celebrate in its 25th year. David Petrie discusses its relevance and influence. David Prosser looks at the £18m investment from LDC into innovative pharma company TMC. Nicholas Neveling discovers that the education M&A sector is proving more resilient than most. RSM partners Sarah Barry and Helen Brocklebank explain why role models and a supportive environment are absolutely essential to encourage diversity in advisory firms.
Corporate Financier October 2022
Discover how environmental, social and governance issues are proving a powerful way to attract investment, employees and customers; driving growth and value creation. Marc Mullen follows the trend for buy-and-build strategies among the private equity houses to reduce risk. Jason Sinclair looks at industry, corporate finance and M&A on the south coast.
Corporate Financier September 2022
In the Private Equity special read about senior female investors' progress in what has traditionally been a male domain. We profile the 10 firms currently doing the most mid-market deals and look at why the UK still trails behind the US as the preferred option for tech IPOs - and what needs to be done to close the gap.
Corporate Financier July/August 2022
With energy markets in turmoil, this months Corporate Financier magazine explores how this is affecting M&A in the energy sector. Sarah Sturt discusses her belief that diversity of thinking and culture is critical for the future success of advisory firms and David Prosser looks at how WN VTech is plugging a specialism gap.
Corporate Financier June 2022
In this months Corporate Financier magazine Jason Sinclair asks senior advisers and investors at Corporate Finance Faculty member firms about how to make a successful exit during tough times. Andrew Green, a corporate partner at Addleshaw Goddard, looks at what environmental, social and governance really means in the private equity world. And Lucy Stapleton, head of the UK deals practice at PwC, explains why creating a culture of cognitive diversity is key to achieving better outcomes all round.
Corporate Financier May 2022
This month Corporate Financier we look at how UK companies are attracting record-breaking corporate venture capital investment. Liz Claydon, head of KPMG’s UK deal advisory practice, reflects on her career and how flexibility, diversity and great mentorship can benefit business. David Petrie assesses the fast-changing geopolitical context of ESG in M&A and PwC director Lisa Wootton discusses the rise of tailor-made management equity plans.
Corporate Financier April 2022
This month Corporate Financier looks at UK M&A in the business services sector which hit record levels in 2021. We talk to David Prosser about the ongoing investment boom in the UK technical support sector. We also look at the effect of the rapid advances of technology in corporate finance and what that means for valuations.
Corporate Financier March 2022
This month Corporate Financier discusses deal making in Silicon Fen with PEM Corporate Finance and explores the wealth of opportunities in the Welsh corporate finance community. We look at how M&A is making a comeback in the retail sector, and explain the pecking order of the UK’s many financial services regulatory bodies.
Corporate Financier February 2022
This month’s issue of Corporate Financier explores the unprecedented pace at which US acquirers have flocked to snap up European assets, and the need to understand how they operate in order to get deals over the line. We look at trends in property M&A with 2021 having the second highest real estate deal values on record. We also reveal the UK’s most acquisitive companies and their must-have purchases.
Corporate Financier December 2021/January 2022
This month’s issue of Corporate Financier explores how the sector is being remoulded by M&A. and the uncertainty of the pandemic has hit human capital deals hard. At long last, the Corporate Finance Faculty and special guests came together in person in November to celebrate, network and recognise excellence in business and advisory at the Annual Reception 2021. Additionally, the financial impact of COVID-19 on rugby union has been intense, with many clubs requiring outside help. We explore why PE players are investing, and provide insights on much more.
