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What sets Phil apart?

Phil is a deal-focused Corporate Finance Partner who advises ambitious business owners, management teams and investors on delivering successful transactions and long-term strategic growth. He specialises in mid-market M&A and strategic advisory, with a strong track record of leading transactions from initial planning through to completion. Known for his commercial mindset and hands-on approach, Phil works closely with clients to navigate complex deals and maximise value at every stage of the process.

Phil’s recently completed transactions include:

Phil is a Chartered Accountant and has international experience, having spent time on secondment in Melbourne, Australia, through the firm’s Kreston Global network

Phil's service expertise

  • Leading corporate finance assignments, bringing a robust and pragmatic approach to the process
  • Providing expert commercial and strategic advice to clients on key business transactions, including:
    - Fundraising
    - Succession Planning
    - Strategic planning
    - Mergers & Acquisitions
    - Acquisition Support
    - Due Diligence (Funder and acquirer based)
    - Restructuring
    - Financial modelling
    - Management Buy Outs
    - Management Buy Ins
    - Valuations

Phil's sector expertise

  • Advising clients in the education sector on financial modelling and restructuring, as well as specialist due diligence on Multi-Academy Trust mergers
  • Experience advising on acquisitions and business sales in the Food & Drink sector including CP Foods’ acquisitions of food-to-go retailer Chozen Noodle and quality food supplier The Foodfellas.
  • Advising the care sector. Recently advised on the sale of a large specialist care business
  • Advising on management buy outs and business sales as well as acquisition due diligence assignments in the manufacturing industry
  • Recently advised on the sale of a leading UK publisher and marcomms agency
  • Advising technology clients on fundraising (debt & equity), due diligence and strategic planning

Phil's sector expertise

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