Corporate finance

A dedicated team to ensure the success of your business transactions

Whether you are looking to buy a business, raise finance for an existing venture or plan your exit strategy, our expert Corporate Finance team can accommodate even the most complex of financial transactions, liaising with other advisers as necessary.  We are proactive in managing the process on behalf of our clients, ensuring clear guidance at every stage and swift resolution of any issues as they arise.

Our clients tend to fall into the £1m - £10m turnover bracket, although this is not exclusive.  Whoever the client, we take a strong commercial approach, supporting you through all stages of the business lifecycle.  Our services include:

  • Transactional tax services
  • Business acquisition and disposal
  • Finance raising
  • Management buy-out / buy-in
  • Preparation of business plan and financial models
  • Financial Due Diligence
  • Succession and exit planning

Additional support services are also available as part of the transaction process, including due diligence, valuation and tax planning and mitigation.

Corporate Finance Partner Adrian Hemmings is uniquely placed to advise clients, having bought, run and sold his own business - giving him practical as well as professional experience of the transaction process.  With access to specialist knowledge from colleagues including Jean-Paul Quertier, Corporate Tax Partner - who works closely with the team to provide commercial and transaction tax advice – our dedicated Corporate Finance department offers a complete service.

To find out how our corporate finance team can help you, please contact us.  We will be happy to discuss your requirements and offer a free initial consultation.


Simpkins Edwards corporate finance contacts

Adrian Hemmings, Partner, Corporate Finance, Exeter
E: ahemmings@simpkinsedwards.co.uk
T: 01392 211233

Jean-Paul Quertier, Partner, Corporate Tax, Exeter
E: jpquertier@simpkinsedwards.co.uk
T: 01392 211233


“Simpkins Edwards’ advice in negotiating the transaction was invaluable in helping us achieve a very successful outcome and we were more than happy with the way the team dealt with our needs.” Mark Bromell, partner at Kivells