As the UK government pours money into saving businesses, and sustainability, purpose and ESG compete for importance, columnist Jon Moulton can see a source of cost-cutting
The economic challenges threatening MandA
Jackie Bowie, co-head of Europe, and head of global real estate at Chatham Financial, says the biggest unknowns for 2021 are the known unknowns.
Review of Private Equity Demystified
Alice Murray, founding editor of private equity title The Drawdown reviews the fourth edition of Private Equity Demystified in which John Gilligan and the late Professor Mike Wright explain the asset class.
Corporate specialist law firm TLT is expanding
The law firm TLT has expanded from its Bristol base to Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and London, specialising in clean energy, digital, financial services, leisure, food and drink, public sector, real estate, and retail and consumer goods. Marc Mullen reports on their expansion and how they are affected by COVID-10 and Brexit.
Deal drivers in 2021: what’s the outlook?
This year will no doubt prove challenging for businesses, but it won’t be without opportunities. Advisers and investors share their thoughts on tech-enabled sectors, capital gains tax, private equity, international acquirers, and accelerated M&A.
Petrie gives evidence on UK National Security and Investment Bill
David Petrie, ICAEW’s head of corporate finance, has made significant contribution on behalf of ICAEW and Corporate Finance Faculty members to the UK government’s major consultation about its National Security and Investment Bill.
Career paths: Subi Inayat, investor at BGF
Subi Inayat went straight into corporate finance from university. He speaks to Jo Russell about the important experience he gained from being thrown in at the deep end.
Cashing in on the need for animal care products
Lonely, locked-down homeworkers want pets, and pets want treats. Amid a surge in demand for furry friends during the pandemic, Rutland Partners sold care product company Armitage back into a hot pet market. Jason Sinclair reports.
Brian Livingston of Oaklins Smith & Williamson takes us through the sale of The MOLE Clinic
Tech and a proven roll-out model were crucial factors in the sale of The MOLE Clinic. Brian Livingston talks through the deal.
Corporate Financier magazine archive
The highly respected Corporate Financier magazine is published ten times a year for members, stakeholders and key associates of the Corporate Finance Faculty.