Debrett\u2019s has made three senior leadership appointments alongside opening a new London office, signalling an ambitious push into the capital\u2019s mid-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space.<\/p>\n
The Birmingham-headquartered firm\u2019s new London office, based in Fitzrovia, will serve as a hub for the Advisory team\u2019s growing client base. It will complement the firm\u2019s Birmingham office while underscoring Debrett\u2019s commitment to national coverage with local insight.<\/p>\n
Clive Hatchard has joined as the financial advisory firm as head of advisory, bringing over 30 years of deal experience across business Services, property Services, healthcare and education. Recognised for his track record in guiding founders and shareholders through high-value transactions, Hatchard will be spearheading Debrett\u2019s deal-making capabilities nationally.<\/p>\n
Mark Farlow has joined as partner, further strengthening the firm\u2019s sector coverage in business and industrial devices, technology, and media and adding deep expertise in structuring and executing deals for entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses.<\/p>\n
Ed Shurville-Darlington has also joined the firm as senior director, bringing extensive experience in strategic advisory and deal execution across professional and financial services sectors. Ed will support the Advisory team in delivering tailored solutions for founders, investors and private clients, enhancing the firm\u2019s capability to manage complex transactions and drive growth.<\/p>\n
Darryl Eales, Debrett\u2019s chairman, said: \u201cClive and Mark\u2019s appointments mark a significant moment in our growth story. They bring outstanding sector knowledge, strong relationships, and the credibility needed to deepen our presence in the London market.\u201d<\/p>\n
Debrett\u2019s combines centuries-old heritage with a modern advisory platform spanning M&A, investments and executive coaching.<\/p>\n
The firm is guided by a board including Darryl Eales, former chief executive of LDC; Richard Swann, partner at Inflexion and chair of its investment committee; and Richard Sanders, founder of Catalyst Corporate Finance (now Alantra), placing Debrett\u2019s at the heart of the UK\u2019s mid-market dealmaking community.<\/p>\n