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Corporate Financier

Analysis and insight from the Corporate Finance Faculty

June 2025

This month we look at how companies are gaining liquidity through secondary share sales. Plus: what's on the horizon for agriculture; making deals in the West Midlands; Nick Thompson on his meteoric rise at MKS, and Matt Williams of Corbett Keeling on swapping rugby boots for M&A.

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Long read: Secondary share sales

An alternative route to cash-out for younger businesses, secondary share sales are gaining momentum in Europe as tech companies look to provide liquidity for early-stage investors and employee shareholders.
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News and views

Faculty news
The Corporate Finance Faculty’s Annual General Meeting at Chartered Accountants’ Hall 2025 audience listening
June 2025

Introducing a new member firm and a new board member; a discussion paper on AIM; the faculty AGM; plus diary dates.

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opinion
Jon Moulton ICAEW Corporate Financier
Jon Moulton on AIM documents

A listing on AIM is great news, but admission documents miss the point and risk stifling investment, says Jon Moulton.

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opinion
John R Hughes, founder and director of management consulting firm Radical Strategy and co-founder of Farnham Mediation
John R Hughes on M&A people skills

People skills are key to successful working in M&A. John R Hughes of Radical Strategy gives pointers for career development.

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Global investment and M&A

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Regulation: anti-money laundering

Corporate finance advisory has not been the top priority area for UK regulators’ oversight of anti-money laundering controls and process, in no small part due to the diligence of corporate finance firms. But that is changing as policymakers clamp down on financial crime.
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Innovation and sustainable growth

Trendwatch: agriculture

Agriculture has been thrust into the spotlight with security of food supply and inheritance tax changes fuelling media interest. But what is going on with investment in the sector?
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Roadshow: West Midlands

The West Midlands had a great 2024 for deal volume, but what’s on the horizon? Jo Russell takes the pulse of dealmakers and advisers across the region.
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Future advisory professionals

Profile
Nick Thompson, head of corporate finance at Moore Kingston Smith
Next gen leader

Nick Thompson, head of corporate finance at Moore Kingston Smith, talks about his rapid career rise and the importance of networking.

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On my CV
Burges Salmon corporate and M&A partner Julie Book
On the buses

Julie Book, corporate and M&A partner at Burges Salmon, explains why ensuring you understand your client and their sector is key.

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career paths
Matt Williams, manager, Corbett Keeling corporate finance
Career conversion

Matt Williams, M&A manager at Corbett Keeling, on how he got match fit for a move from professional rugby player to corporate finance.

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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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