Corporate Finance

Transactions occur at every stage of a business, from start up, early stage finance, funding for growth, management buy outs and acquisitions, through to final sales.

At each critical stage in the evolution of a business, it is vital to have access to the best advice to ensure success. This is also one of the main areas where the right adviser can really add value.

Why Francis Clark?

The most important attribute for an adviser to any type of transaction is experience. The Corporate Finance team at Francis Clark was set up in 1995 and has since advised on hundreds of deals, becoming one of the most experienced teams in the region. According to the annual Western Morning News Deals Review, we have been the most active deal maker for the last three years running.

We combine the advantages of a dedicated Corporate Finance boutique with access to a full range of support services. This includes taxation advice - a critical area in determining the success of any deal.

This experience in a better outcome for you in terms of:

  • Proactive management of the deal, including constructive criticism where appropriate
  • Extensive experience of problems and issues that regularly occur in deals - and innovative solutions to them
  • Creative use of finance arrangements
  • Minimisation of tax liabilities using innovative approaches
  • A superb level of service at local fee rates

Our dedicated team means a quick response and ability to devote extensive time to creating, managing and completing deals. Our primary role as dealmakers makes sure you have the best chance of completing the right deal for you.