BHP appoints partner to deal advisory team

BHP has appointed Lyndsey Shaw as a partner in its deal advisory team to support owner-managed and privately owned businesses. 

Shaw will lead on transactions valued between £2m and £30m. She will provide advice to buyers, sellers and those with fundraising requirements.

The appointment is part of a strategic focus on supporting business owners through mid-market mergers and acquisitions. Shaw has experience working with shareholders and investors.

She aims to expand the dedicated deal advisory offering at the firm. Shaw will lead a team focused on technical expertise and client service within the division.

Shaw said: “Owner managed businesses are at the heart of the UK economy, and ensuring they receive the right commercial, technical and strategic support through a transaction is crucial.

“BHP has an excellent reputation for combining human, practical advice with market leading expertise, and I’m excited to help strengthen that proposition even further. As we continue to expand our Deal Advisory capability, our focus is on providing an end-to-end service that gives business owners complete confidence throughout the transaction whether they are buying, selling or raising investment.”

Partner Kevin Davies added: “Lyndsey’s experience in supporting business owners through change of ownership transactions makes her an exceptional addition to our team. Her appointment enhances our deal advisory capability, enabling us to better support our existing clients as well as other local owner managed businesses, while continuing to deliver the clarity, confidence and high‑quality advice they rely on.”