Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Corporate Finance Advisers in London
Established in 1999, we are an independent corporate finance advisory firm specialising in company sales and acquisitions. Our team of chartered accountants and finance professionals brings decades of hands-on experience in navigating complex economic environments and deal structures. We maintain strong relationships with family offices, private equity firms, and trade acquirers to deliver tailored solutions for our clients. Our sector-agnostic approach spans financial services, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, and consumer markets.We prioritise client needs through bespoke service offerings, transparent communication, and a commitment to achieving optimal financial outcomes. With a proven track record in management buy-outs, buy-ins, and cross-border transactions, we combine technical expertise with strategic insight to maximise shareholder value. Our regulatory compliance through FCA-authorised Varramore Partners Limited underscores our commitment to professional standards.
Services
Sell Side Advisory
Buy Side Advisory
Management Buy-Outs
Company Acquisitions
Corporate Restructuring
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Established in 1999 with proven transaction expertise
- Extensive network of private equity and trade contacts
- Hands-on team of chartered accountants and finance professionals
- Relationship-driven approach with senior-level involvement
- Sector-agnostic experience across 10+ industries
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Sell Side Advisory
We specialise in optimising company sale transactions through strategic buyer targeting and competitive tension management. Our process minimises business disruption while maximising shareholder value through tax-efficient structures. With 25 years' experience, we guide clients through preparation, negotiation, and completion phases, leveraging our network of trade buyers and private equity contacts to secure optimal outcomes.
Buy Side Advisory
Our acquisition services focus on identifying strategic targets and negotiating favourable purchase terms. We conduct detailed valuations considering financial and commercial synergies, then manage transactions from initial contact to legal completion. Our sector expertise and financing contacts enable clients to capitalise on growth opportunities through carefully structured acquisitions aligned with their business objectives.
Management Buy-Outs
We facilitate management buy-outs by connecting leadership teams with appropriate financial partners. Our services include equity deal negotiation, business plan preparation, and minimising operational disruption during transactions. With established relationships in private equity and debt finance sectors, we help management teams achieve ownership transitions while maintaining business continuity throughout the acquisition process.
People
Stephen Altman
Founder and Director
Chartered accountant with 35+ years' experience in corporate finance, including public-to-private deals and management buy-outs. Qualified with Arthur Andersen in 1988, with senior roles at BNP Paribas, PWC and Deloitte.
Max Weil
Director
Chartered accountant with specialist expertise in private equity investments and advisory work. Qualified with PwC, with family office experience managing growth-stage company investments and providing IPO advice.
George Barham
Associate
Chartered accountant with investment banking experience at Fenchurch Advisory and Pacific Investments. Qualified with Deloitte, bringing technical expertise to transaction execution and financial analysis.
Harry Avens
Associate
Chartered accountant qualified with PwC, specialising in private equity transactions. Former intern at Sovereign Capital Partners, providing practical insights into investment evaluation and portfolio management.
Carina O Brien
Office Manager
Key administrative lead since 2005, managing daily operations and providing secretarial support to the finance team. Oversees internal accounting functions and ensures smooth office management.
Questions
What corporate finance services do you specialise in?
We focus on sell-side and buy-side advisory, management buy-outs/buy-ins, and company acquisitions across multiple sectors since 1999.
Which industries do you work with?
We operate across financial services, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, consumer goods, and digital media sectors with UK lower mid-market expertise.
How do you add value in company sales?
Through strategic buyer targeting, competitive tension management, and tax-efficient structuring to maximise shareholder returns while minimising business disruption.
What makes your advisory approach unique?
Our hands-on team of chartered accountants combines technical expertise with extensive private equity contacts and senior-level involvement in every transaction.
Are you regulated by financial authorities?
Yes, we operate as an appointed representative of Varramore Partners Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
