Corporate Finance

The Corporate Finance team prides itself on the honesty and flexibility of our approach coupled with over 100 years of M&A experience to deliver an award winning service to our clients.

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Testimonials

  • Thomas Palfreyman & Duncan Newman, Managing Partners of Urban Planters, commented, “The team at James Cowper Kreston, led by Stuart and Jack, provided a wealth of knowledge and support throughout the process which was invaluable. They ensured we navigated our way through the deal as efficiently as possible and helped us get to a suitable completion. Stuart and Jack were always responsive and readily available for any support throughout this challenging deal, which involved the consolidation of eleven business entities.”

  • Paul Robinson, Founder & Executive Chairman of Alquity, said: “This strategic acquisition creates a fast growing, high-quality international investment management platform that offers the best of the best investment access for advisers alongside award winning service. This deal creates a new scaled company enabling us to accelerate our fund growth, attract more institutional investments and broaden the quality offering to clients. As well as expanding VAM Funds’ successful international multi-asset IFA business, over time we will also offer Alquity’s high-quality ESG and impact funds, tapping into the increasing demand for sustainable investment products.”

  • Peter O'Brien, Managing Director of Norman Global Logistics said, ''Stuart and his team at James Cowper Kreston found a buyer that fitted our remit perfectly and guided us skillfully and professionally through the sale process during challenging times in our sector. We felt well supported in areas that we were not familiar with and needed to draw on their wealth of experience to bring the sale to completion.''

  • George Troullis, Managing Director of Blue Rock Systems said, ''Blue Rock are thrilled to be part of the Intact Group and look forward to seeing existing and new customers benefit from an expansion of services and improved processes, with an integrated team sharing best practice. We would like to give our thanks to Jack Griggs and Stewart Lambert of James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance for their assistance throughout the transaction. It is without doubt that their advice ensured a good outcome for all stakeholders. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to other owner managers considering exiting their business."

What makes us different?

Here are a few of the areas where we strive to differentiate ourselves:

Boutique Approach
  • Partners lead and manage transactions
  • Prompt attention to issues
  • Prepared to give opinions
Added Value
  • Expert negotiators
  • Demonstrable experience in creating and preserving value
  • Bring the best buyers or financiers to the table
Confidence Borne from Experience
  • Partners have seen most issues before
  • Design an appropriate process 
  • Very used to dealing with international acquirers
Cost Effective
  • Big Four experience
  • Substantially reduced cost
  • Buying partner time