Armstrong Watson appoints new partner

Armstrong Watson has made a key appointment in its growing corporate finance team with the hire of new partner David Wilson.

Wilson, who will be based in Newcastle, joins Armstrong Watson after eight years with Clive Owen LLP, where he was head of corporate finance.

Having worked in practice for more than 15 years, completing in excess of 100 transactions including MBOs, MBIs, trade acquisitions, disposals PE investments and numerous restructures, Wilson brings with him a wealth of experience. 

His appointment follows the hires of corporate finance executives Ellis Kerton and Jordan Dixon in the last 12 months and comes at a time when corporate finance activity remains buoyant despite increasing interest rates and a threat of recession.

In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for delivering M&A transactions for clients across the business, using his experience and knowledge of the market to continue to grow Armstrong Watson’s service offering and provide a first-class service. 

Regarding his appointment, Wilson said: “I am delighted to join Armstrong Watson as a corporate finance partner. Armstrong Watson has an excellent reputation as a dynamic, ambitious firm and these values are perfectly aligned to my own.  

“The M&A market faces tough, economic challenges, but I have no doubt that our transactions will remain buoyant due to the ‘can do’ approach of UK entrepreneurs combined with my knowledge and experience of the deal market and the exceptional team at Armstrong Watson.” 

Richard Gibson, head of corporate finance, added: “David joins us at an exciting time for Armstrong Watson and his profile and network in the corporate finance community will provide us with an ideal platform from which to continue our growth.”