Grant Thornton boosts corporate finance team with new director

Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of Adam Hughes as its new debt advisory director.

Hughes will be based at Grant Thornton’s Bristol office and will be a key part of the debt advisory team’s leadership.

The team works with private businesses and financial sponsors on raising and refinancing debt to help firms find the right lender and debt products.

In this role, he will focus on delivering debt raises for a wide range of purposes such as M&A, expansionary CapEx, growth capital, refinances, and recapitalisations.

Hughes said: “I’m excited to be taking up a leadership role in Grant Thornton’s debt advisory team, especially as there’s a significant requirement in the market right now for this type of advice.

“There’s a lot of entrepreneurial companies that are looking for new ways to grow, innovate and develop, and we can help them navigate the increasingly complex debt markets they’re facing to ensure they have the insight and knowledge to meet their goals.”

Peter Jennings, corporate finance partner, added: “Adam’s promotion is a fantastic testament to his skills and achievements as well as Grant Thornton’s commitment to growing our national debt advisory service across Wales and the South West. Building on a culture that prioritises the development of our people ensures that we are well placed to continue growing our capacity for delivering excellent levels of client service across the region and beyond.

“M&A remains a core component of Grant Thornton’s service offering, a specialism all the more critical as we navigate the ever shifting challenges and opportunities that confront our clients in the mid-market. Our continued investment in our people ensures we are well placed to lead our clients through this dynamic environment in the months and years ahead.”