ANDREW LOCK
Co-Founder & Partner
As a co-founder and existing partner, Andrew Lock has been influential in shaping the business to date. As a previous investor himself, Andrew Lock brings specific skills to the table, and always asks the right questions when evaluating an offer.
Over 20 years experience in corporate finance and private equity
Previously partner and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions for BDO LLP in the South East
Completed 80+ transactions working with talented management teams
Expertise within TMT, Support Services and Manufacturing sectors
Winner of ‘Corporate Finance Advisor of the year’ Insider Dealmakers South East Awards 2011.
CRAIG HEWITT-DUTTON
Co-Founder & Partner
Over 13 years experience in the accountancy profession, qualified FCCA
Experienced in the preparation of Information Memorandums and teaser documentation
Accessable at all times for discussions with management
Extensive experience in the project management of Mergers and Acquisitions of owner managed businesses
Winner of ‘Young Dealmaker of the Year’ Insider Dealmakers South East Awards 2012
Coming from a background in Accountancy and Auditing, Craig Hewitt-Dutton also helps keep both our operations and finances in check.
ROBERT RATTRAY
Principal Corporate Finance Consultant
Over 10 years cross-border experience within US and European investment banking firms (RW Baird, Bear Stearns, Rabobank)
+6 years corporate finance as Head of Corporate Development, structuring debt, equity & M&A deals
Expertise within TMT, FMCG, Industrial/Transport Services
Chartered Management Accountant; ACMA (first time passes) and CIMA Practising Certificate Holder
Chartered MCSI (Chartered Member of the Institute for Securities and Investment)
Achieved highest mark for CIMA Operational Case Study in the UK South East (March 2016)
Awarded first prize for ICAEW/ CISI Corporate Finance Techniques & Theory exam in 2016
INSIDER DEALMAKER AWARDS
WINNER - Deal of the Year 2011: Management buyout of MatthewsDaniel Ltd
WINNER - Corporate Finance Adviser of the Year 2011: Andrew Lock
WINNER - Young Dealmaker of the Year 2012: Craig Hewitt-Dutton
INSIDER DEALMAKER NOMINATIONS
Young Dealmaker of the Year 2012
Dealmaker of the Year 2010, 2011, 2014
Corporate Finance Team of the Year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Corporate Financier of the Year 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Deal of the Year 2011 (MatthewsDaniel), 2012 (LPE), 2014 (Inzpire)
CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR SECURITIES & INVESTMENT
First Prize for Corporate Finance Theory & Techniques, 2016: Rob Rattray
FINANCE MONTHLY GLOBAL AWARDS
Corporate Finance Advisory UK "Firm of the Year" 2018