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Matthew Neill

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Areas of expertise

Matt looks after primarily owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries, ranging from manufacturing and construction to professional services and media, turning over £1m to £200m.  Matt's clients also include international groups and private-equity backed businesses.

Experience

Matt's career began in 2006, joining a regional practice (which later became part of S&W) as a trainee, having studied History and then a Masters in Holocaust Studies at university.  Matt qualified as a chartered accountant in 2010 and became a Responsible Individual in 2017.  In addition to audit, Matt has previously headed up the Tunbridge Wells office's share and business valuations team.

Notable client work & achievements

Matt led a team which audited a group of renewable energy companies, achieving sign-off within a seven-week period to enable the client to comply with covenants on £250m of listed loan notes.

Matt helped one of his clients to treble the price obtained for his shares in a £40m security business, by critiquing the valuation provided by the advisors to his former co-shareholders.

Professional qualifications & memberships

  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
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