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Ian Johnson

Partner

Ian joined Cowgills back in 1993. With many years experience he is our Head of Corporate Finance. He works closely with a variety of businesses across numerous sectors. He has extensive experience in all aspects of Corporate Finance work, focusing on a business’ current situation, identifying and executing them in line with business objectives.

Areas of expertise

M&A, strategic planning and business reconstructions

Tel: 0161 827 1200

Email: ian.johnson@cowgills.co.uk

Sam Davies

Partner

Sam is a Director within our Corporate Finance team. An award winning advisor, he has a wealth of knowledge in the selling of a business as both an advisor and an investor. Specialising specifically in technology, media, telecoms and consumer sectors.

Areas of expertise

Trade sales, acquisitions and debt funding

Tel: 0161 827 1200

Email: sam.davies@cowgills.co.uk

David Furlong

Partner – Debt Advisory

Dave joins us as a Partner following a 21 year financial services career in senior roles, primarily as a banker (Head of Leverage Finance North West at HSBC and Director at Lloyds Banking Group), debt fund manager (Partner at Infinity Debt Capital Management), equity investor (NPIF/Maven Capital Partners) and fundraising consultant. Dave will be seeking to build on Ben Day’s work in the ABL space and David Rainford’s work in the Property Finance market in developing our debt advisory and early stage fundraising offering, seeking to take advantage of the strong relationships we enjoy with our clients and the wider market. We see a huge opportunity to take a significant share of what is an attractive market across the North.

Areas of expertise

Debt funding, fundraising

Tel: 0161 669 4821

Jane Rash

Director

Jane has been working in our Corporate Finance team for many years and works closely with our Lead Advisory team. She uses her vast experience to really bring value to our clients. In our exclusive shareholder review workshops, she develops financial modelling and reporting systems to ensure clients get the best solution to meet their plan for both their personal and corporate objectives.

Areas of expertise

Strategic support , financial forecasting and MI pack development

Tel: 01204 414 243

Email: jane.rash@cowgills.co.uk

Lorraine Dewhurst

Business Development Manager

Lorraine is a key part of our corporate finance development team. With a strong network of contacts across many sectors, she works with growing businesses who are looking for acquisition opportunities or are seeking to find potential buyers for their business.

Areas of expertise

M&A activity, business transactions and sector specific knowledge

Tel: 01204 414 243 or 07970 740 766

Email: lorraine.dewhurst@cowgills.co.uk

Andrew Nelson

Corporate Finance Partner

Andrew is a partner who leads our due diligence team and has over 20 years experience in advising companies on completing successful transactions.  After 17 years of Big Four experience, Andrew advises on all aspects of due diligence from buy side work to sell side and refinancing assistance with experience across all types of sector.  With an approach that focuses on deal value and delivering what you require from a due diligence process, Andrew brings his extensive experience to deliver a successful outcome for your business.

Areas of expertise

Due diligence

Tel: 0161 669 4820

Julie Brown

Head of Research

Julie heads our corporate finance research team. She works closely with business shareholders who are looking to grow or sell their business. One of her many superpowers is her sector specific knowledge, this ensures a deal meets the objectives of all shareholders.

Areas of expertise

M&A activity, and sector specific knowledge

Tel: 01204 414 243 or 07970 734 189

Email: julie.brown@cowgills.co.uk

Ben Barlow

Associate Director

Ben is an Associate Director in our Corporate Finance team with considerable transaction experience including business sales, acquisitions and private equity investments. He works with a variety of businesses across numerous sectors and works closely with shareholders to execute a deal in line with their objectives.

Areas of expertise

Business transactions, MBOs and due diligence

Tel: 01204 414 243

Email: ben.barlow@cowgills.co.uk

James Kennedy

Director

James is Assistant Director in our Corporate Finance team. He has considerable transaction experience whether that be through acquisitions, selling a business or simply advising shareholders. He works with a variety of businesses across the region.

Areas of expertise

Transactions, due diligence and MBOs

Tel: 0161 827 1200

Email: james.kennedy@cowgills.co.uk