What we do
CFA UK & Ireland specialises in assisting businesses and their owners to create enterprise value for themselves and their organizations, guiding our clients through the complex business of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and recapitalizations. We have global reach as part of the Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide organisation www.cfaw.net
Selling, buying or financing a business is a complex process that requires thorough preparation, skilful negotiation, and intimate knowledge of markets and financial resources. With CFA UK & Ireland, you'll work locally with a senior principal, who can provide expert valuation, analysis, and negotiating skills, as well as preferred access to a national and international network of CFA industry experts and resources.
Our people
Serving as your partner throughout all phases of the transaction process, your CFA principal will guide you through every challenge, advocate on your behalf, and leverage our firm’s wealth of experience and resources to see you through to a successful close.
Andrew Baird
Andrew has worked in Mergers and Acquisitions since 1988 when he ended his career in Inter...
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Brian Murphy leads our team in Ireland. With 20 years Big 4 plus experience including 10 y...
Read moreJames Baird
James joined CFA London in 2015, bringing with him 10 years experience in several sectors,...
Read moreBarry Dale
Barry Dale has over 40 years senior financial and business experience in the UK, Europe, N...
Read moreColin Stone
Colin has worked with Baird Partners since 2002. With a background in the Chemical and All...
Read morePhillip Kerle
Phillip qualified as a solicitor in Australia and went on to obtain a master’s degre...
Read morePaul Naylor
Paul has worked with CFA members since 2011. Having built and run investment baking teams ...
Read moreChris Mason
Over an 18-year career in financial services, Chris has advised individual investors, busi...
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