Dow Schofield Watts names new manager for debt advisory firm

Dow Schofield Watts has appointed Lynn Li as manager of the group’s debt advisory firm,  DSW Debt Advisory. 

Li joins from Deloitte in Manchester where, as part of the debt advisory team, she worked on a wide range of financing deals including cross-border transactions with a value of over £200m. 

She has over seven years of experience in finance and started her career with RBS in London – she has also completed a master’s degree in finance and investment. 

DSW Debt Advisory was founded in February 2020 by Phil Tarimo, who has held senior regional and national roles in banks including RBS and CYBG. He was later joined by Simon Carrier, a former regional managing director at Shawbrook and Santander banks. 

To date, they have advised businesses across sectors including technology, manufacturing, business services, construction and property. 

Tarimo said: “We are delighted to welcome Lynn to the team. Her appointment is the next stage in our long-term plan of offering corporate clients across the UK a truly differentiated experience.”