UK
Ireland
Mergers & acquisitions; fundraising; private equity; strategic advice for family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses.
Experience
Paul is a highly experienced advisor specialising in mid-market mergers and acquisitions, fundraises and providing innovative solutions to owners facing strategic business challenges.
Paul is a Director with M&A experience across a variety of markets, with specialisms in the TMT, automotive and industrial sectors. Paul is very well connected with the private equity community and has established strong relationships with the UK lower-mid market.
Paul has been with Evelyn Partners for 18 years, initially training as a Chartered Accountant before joining Corporate Finance.
Notable client work and achievements
The sale of Johnston Quarry Group, a specialist quarried materials supplier producing construction aggregates and premium quality building stone, to SigmaRoc PLC.
The VIMBO of EVS Valeting, a privately run valeting company serving the Retail Dealer Network throughout the South West and West Midlands.
The disposal of TechHuddle, an IT software development services business with operations in Bulgaria, to private equity investor Horizon Capital as part of its latest technology services buy-and-build investment.
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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.