Saffery High Wycombe has announced the expansion of the firm’s Corporate Finance team into the Thames Valley following the appointment of Hemal Pandit as Director. This marks the first time the firm has dedicated a corporate finance specialist to the region, underscoring its commitment to providing exceptional transaction support to businesses in the area.
Saffery’s Corporate Finance team offers a comprehensive range of services, including buy-side and sell-side M&A, pre-lend reviews, and IPO support. In 2024 alone, the team advised on transactions worth over £750 million across a diverse range of sectors, from financial and professional services to real estate, tech and entertainment.
With over a decade of experience, Hemal brings expertise in advising businesses in the lower mid-market, with deal sizes ranging from £10 million to £50 million. He has also worked on larger transactions, providing strategic advice to private equity firms, owner-managed businesses, and both listed and private companies. Hemal’s previous experience includes roles in transaction services teams at top ten firms, where he developed a strong reputation for due diligence, exit readiness support, and financial analysis. His accomplishments include being named in the Solent Deal Awards Due Diligence Team of the Year for two consecutive years.
Sheryl Davis, Partner at Saffery in High Wycombe, comments:
“By appointing Hemal as the first dedicated Corporate Finance director for the Thames Valley, we are further enhancing our corporate finance offering to clients in the region. His expertise will provide invaluable support to businesses navigating M&A transactions, and I am excited to see the positive impact he will have on our clients here.”
Hemal Pandit, Corporate Finance Director at Saffery, adds:
“I’m excited to bring my experience to the Thames Valley and support dynamic businesses across the region with their M&A needs. I look forward to working alongside the Saffery team to provide transactional buy side and sell support as well as strategic advice to our growing client base.
Saffery High Wycombe’s Corporate Finance team is committed to driving value and supporting growth for businesses in the Thames Valley, a region rich in entrepreneurial spirit and market opportunities.
About Saffery
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855 by Joseph John Saffery, it’s currently the 15th largest accountancy firm by UK fee income.
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