Chris Hird

Mergers & Acquisitions, Disposals, Valuations, Funding, MBOs

Experience

Chris specialises in corporate finance. His role involves advising clients on acquisitions and disposals, procuring and structuring debt, equity and grant funding, and developing business plans and financial projections. 

With his wide-ranging experience, he is well-placed to advise business owners on the issues they face. He has worked in many different sectors but has particular expertise in the agricultural, legal, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries 

Professional qualifications

FCA, ACA

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Why private equity investors should treat international tax as an operational diligence issue

When it comes to international tax in private equity transactions, the focus is typically on identifying risks. But is tax diligence concentrated on historical exposures still fit for purpose?

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Turning innovation spend into cash today and value tomorrow

For innovation‑led businesses, R&D tax relief is a valuable resource of finance that can fund growth, help cash reserves go further and support ongoing investment. But focusing only on the tax claim risks missing a bigger opportunity to ensure your financial statements properly reflect value being created.

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