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Corporate Financier

Analysis and insight from the Corporate Finance Faculty

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.

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Long read: powering up public offerings

In the past two years, UK take-privates have outnumbered IPOs by significantly more than two to one in London. But the prospects are looking good. Marc Mullen reports.
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Profile: Alan Vallance, ICAEW CEO

In April, Alan Vallance touched down at Chartered Accountants’ Hall to take over as ICAEW CEO from Michael Izza CBE, who had spent 18 years in the role. Marc Mullen speaks to him about his career and the challenges ahead, both for ICAEW and the Corporate Finance Faculty.
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News and views

Faculty news
Luminii founder CEO Lushani Kodituwakku
September 2024

The latest from ICAEW's centre of expertise in corporate finance, including a look at new member Luminii, plus honours for Jon Moulton and Michael Izza.

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Jon Moulton on pushing PE boundaries

Private equity has come a long way, but the ‘evolution’ of the big private equity players could be taking us into dangerous territory, says Jon Moulton CBE.

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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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Global investment and M&A

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Trendwatch: travel

Transaction activity in the travel sector is heating up as trade buyers and private equity firms see the industry returning to pre-COVID-19 levels and get back to the business of doing deals. Nicholas Neveling reports.
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Innovation and sustainable growth

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Insight: virtual data rooms

Virtual data rooms are now almost universally used in M&A transactions. Jason Sinclair looks at how to choose the right one for you.
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Future advisory professionals

Insight
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Benefits in kindness

Lucie Mills of NorthEdge on how the private equity firm supports staff and encourages an open culture for discussing mental health issues.

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Gemma Legg, head of M&A for Thames Valley and South Coast at RSM UK
Team builder

Collaboration is key when it comes to getting complex deals done, says Gemma Legg, head of M&A for Thames Valley and South Coast at RSM UK.

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James Lewin is a PEM Corporate Finance (PEMCF) manager, based in Peterborough
Safe supply

Detailed research and finding well-funded acquirers proves a successful strategy, says PEM Corporate Finance’s James Lewin.

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The archives

Browse Corporate Financier content from October 2025 and earlier.

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