Hazlewoods named top 10 UK adviser for sixth year in a row

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance has been named a top 10 UK adviser by Experian after completing 112 deals in 2023.

The annual report, which places corporate finance teams according to the number of successful transactions completed, puts Hazlewoods third in the South West, fourth in the East of England and sixth in the Midlands.

The company also secured top 10 spots across London, South East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber.

While M&A activity fell by 12% in the UK last year, according to Experian Market IQ’s latest M&A Report, Hazlewoods advisers remained “active and optimistic”.

The Gloucestershire-based firm not only grew to more than 530 employees, but the corporate finance team also expanded to over 40 specialists.

Rich Grover, corporate finance director, said: “High interest rates, geopolitical instability and persistent inflation made the market more cautious in 2023. The key to our success was listening to our clients and tailoring a solution to fit their needs.

“For example, we completed three times more management buyouts than the prior year and advised on five times more employee ownership trusts. These routes allow business owners to exit their business in alternative ways, passing it onto those who have helped them achieve growth and success.”