Corporate finance services that
deliver your definition of success
Advice that
matches ambition
Business owners and entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy.
They deserve advice that matches their ambition. Whether you’re buying, selling or growing your business, our Corporate Finance team helps turn your biggest decisions into lasting success. We take the time to understand your vision, then help you make it happen.
Transaction Services
Our valuations deliver objective, defensible assessments based on thorough analysis and industry benchmarking. Our due diligence process identifies both risks and opportunities, giving you the strongest possible platform to build on.
How we champion your business
Know what it’s really worth:
Business valuations grounded in real market dynamics, helping you make informed decisions and unlock greater value.
Uncover hidden risks:
Due diligence that exposes gaps, liabilities and deal-breakers.
Move forward with certainty:
Expert support that keeps you informed, calm and in control.
Maximise deal value:
Insight and timing that help you negotiate from a position of strength.
Your Transaction Services Champions

Alistair Aird
South East
Alistair Aird

Robert Dowling
South East
Carolyn Hazard
London
Carolyn Hazard
I specialise in transaction services.
I provide corporate transaction services covering buy and sell side due diligence, business valuations, stock exchange listings and regulatory aspects of fundraising.
The focus of my work is due diligence and financial investigation on behalf of companies looking to make acquisitions or preparing themselves for sale or potential investment.
For those companies that wish to raise capital by issuing shares to investors and listing on AIM or Aquis, I and the rest of the team will act as reporting accountants, providing audit and financial due diligence services as well as reporting on financial forecasts.
I, along with our Transaction Services team, have extensive experience in the valuation of businesses, whether it be for fundraising, tax or dispute resolution purposes.
With the ever-increasing regulatory environment, more recently I have been heavily involved in advising and managing internal and client compliance obligations.
I have more than 25 years’ experience as an accountant and joined HW Fisher in 1997. I have been a partner since 2010.
Memberships
ACA
Email: chazard@hwfisher.co.uk

Luke Morris
East Anglia
Andrew Nelson
North West
Andrew Nelson
Email: andrew.nelson@cowgills.co.uk

Adrian Patton
Northern Ireland
Adrian Patton
Email: adrian.patton@sumerni.co.uk

Kevin Singh
Midlands
Kevin Singh
Email: kevinsingh@jerroms.co.uk
M&A
From initial strategy through to completion and beyond, we stand beside you at every critical decision point. For us, it’s not just about completing deals. Our approach focuses on your strategic objectives and long-term vision.
How we champion your business
Aligned with your goals:
M&A support that focuses on your strategic objectives, not just transactions.
Anticipate challenges:
Expert advice that simplifies complex decisions, removes stress and uncertainty, and helps you stay in control.
Maximise value:
Deal structuring that optimises financial outcomes and minimises risk.
Make success stick:
Expert advice in simple language to help you navigate the biggest business events.
Your M&A Champions

Alistair Aird
South East
Alistair Aird

Anthony Andreason
North East
Dominic Bourquin
South West
Samuel Davies
North West
Samuel Davies
Email: samuel.davies@cowgills.co.uk

Robert Dowling
South East
Luke Morris
East Anglia
Adrian Patton
Northern Ireland
Adrian Patton
Email: adrian.patton@sumerni.co.uk
Business Funding
Securing the right funding is crucial for business growth and stability. We help you navigate the complexity of commercial finance, helping you secure the funding for the next stage of business growth, whether that’s through debt, equity or alternative finance arrangements.
How we champion your business
Develop the right strategy:
Clear, practical advice to shape funding approaches that align with your goals and timeline.
Access our network:
Connections to a wide range of funders and investors across markets.
Present compelling cases:
Simple, powerful funding proposals that highlight your business strengths and secure attention.
Secure optimal terms:
Expert negotiation support to achieve the best possible outcomes, every step of
the way.
Secure the right funding with confidence
Whether you're exploring debt, equity, or alternative funding, we’ll help you find the right solution and negotiate the best terms for your business.
Your Business Funding Champions

Alistair Aird
South East
Alistair Aird

Ross Davis
Midlands
Ross Davis
Email: rossdavis@jerroms.co.uk

Benjamin Day
North West
Benjamin Day
Email: benjamin.day@cowgills.co.uk