The award-winning Corporate Financier magazine is published ten times a year for members, stakeholders and key associates of the Corporate Finance Faculty.
December 2024
This month we look at the outlook for financial services M&A, which has been on the up in 2024. We also ask how the big firms are deploying AI in deals advisory; examine the crucial job of assessing management before a buy-out; and look back at the faculty’s glittering Annual Reception.
November 2024
With the faculty’s publication of its latest guideline, on financial due diligence, we examine the forward-looking nature of engagements. Plus: how UK mid-market PE firms are adopting ESG; Rose Street’s long-term view on investment; and Agathos’s innovative way to acquire from an EOT.
October 2024
This month we look at infra investment requirements in the UK and how a national wealth fund could help. Plus: AI in mid-market deals; the happy ending to the Toucan Energy saga; Gresham House’s Maya Ward on her career path; and Azets’ Daniel Jonas discusses a recent deal.
September 2024
This month we ask when, not if, the window will reopen for IPOs in the UK. New ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance talks about a varied career that has included corporate finance; everything you need to know about choosing a virtual data room; and investment trends in niche travel businesses.
July/August 2024
Intellectual property is the differentiator for many businesses – we look at how corporate finance advisers put a value on it. We put M&A in Scotland under the spotlight; examine the reasons why private equity and trade price multiples diverge; and feature tips for mentoring corporate financiers.
June 2024
As corporates consider carve-outs to bring focus to their businesses, private equity is there to seize opportunities – we look at this driver of M&A. Plus, we speak to Charindra Pathiwille, Deloitte head of financial advisory, and look at the latest developments in energy sector M&A.
May 2024
In this month's issue of Corporate Financier, life sciences M&A is under the microscope; dealmaking in the South of England is not just about being a London satellite; and August Equity invests in public sector software-as-a-service businesses.
April 2024
Cyber security is moving up the corporate priority list, and this month we look at how best to deal with cyber risk in M&A. We also ask corporate finance firms how they are helping staff well-being; profile AstraZeneca’s M&A team; and examine what is driving M&A in the industrials sector.
March 2024
This month’s lead story looks at whether firms are delivering on their green commitments and whether ESG improves performance. We also look at trends in logistics M&A, and speak to two heads of M&A on the use of earn-outs and NorthEdge’s Liam May on a complex life sciences deal.
February 2024
Private equity is a cycle of fundraising, investing and growing portfolio companies through to exit – and every stage is interdependent. In this month’s lead story Vicky Meek looks at the challenges private equity is facing when it comes to raising new funds. We also profile Laura Mott of haysmacintyre and look at who’s buying who in the professional services sector.