A global organisation of M&A advisory services.
Established in 2004.
46 offices in 38 countries.
Manchester
We have a long-standing reputation as a leading independent corporate finance advisory firm.
UK-based with a worldwide reach, MAWW Manchester has a long-standing reputation as a leading independent corporate finance advisory firm.
Established in 1976 in Manchester, MAWW Manchester has advised a full range of domestic and international clients to complete over 300 transactions totaling over £3 billion.
With a strong focus on mid-market transactions including company disposals, company acquisitions, management buy-outs, development capital fundraising, and public company transactions, the MAWW Manchester partner team has an average of over 25 years’ experience each and has built up over the years industry-specific expertise across several sectors.
The firm’s reputation is based upon an independent, partner-led, personal service that is individually tailored to the needs of every client. Recent clients include larger businesses such as Veincentre, Automarine Cables, Vision Support Services, APS Group, WEC Group, Vianet Group plc, and Van Elle plc, through to smaller deals for long-standing clients, such as 3L Care, EAF Supply Chain, and Fruitapeel.
Sector Expertise
- Healthcare
- Textile & clothing
- Steel, metal, and woodworking
- Information technology & Internet
- Building & construction
- Industrial
- Food
- Electronics
- Education and training
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Our team
Board Member
Brian Higgins
Chartered Accountant. Joined MAWW Manchester after qualifying with Arthur Andersen. Experience in fundraising, buy-side, sell-side, MBO, and IPO mandates.
Leader of the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Group.
Industry experience:
Business Services; Engineering; Information technology; Steel, metal, and woodworking; Transport & logistics.
Partner
Neil Mitchell
Chartered Accountant. Joined MAWW Manchester in 2004 after 4yrs at PWC and previously GlaxoSmithKline. Advised on deals from £10m to £150m. Significant experience in buy-side, sell-side, private equity, and IPO mandates across many sectors.
Participant in the Healthcare industry group. Now is a member of Agri, Food & Beverages Industry Group.
Industry expertise:
Aerospace & defence; Beverages; Building & construction; Engineering; Financial services; Food; Healthcare; Life sciences; Textile & clothing; Transport & logistics.
Uk Associate Director
Kaine Smith
Chartered accountant. Joined M&A Worldwide Manchester in 2012 after 5 years at EY. Significant experience in Buy-side, sell-side, and IPO mandates.
Industry Expertise in a variety of sectors, including TMT, construction, and manufacturing.
Joint Chairman of the IT, Software & Technology industry group.
Industry expertise:
Building & construction; Healthcare; Information technology; Telecom; Textile & clothing.
Email:ksmith@m-a-worldwide.com
Managing Partner
Stuart Moss
Managing Partner of MAWW Manchester and for over 30 years has successfully provided advice to corporates, management teams, entrepreneurs, and private equity houses on a range of mid-market transactions.
During a recent 10 year period, acting as the retained adviser to an NCC Group plc.
Industry expertise:
Food; Information technology.
Email:moss@m-a-worldwide.com
Head of New Business
Mark Fahy
Chartered Financial Analyst. Joined M&A Worldwide Manchester in September 2018 after 14 years at the London Stock Exchange having previously been an institutional fund manager.
Significant experience across Capital Markets and Investment with a specific focus on IPO Markets on a sector-agnostic basis.
Email:mfahy@m-a-worldwide.com
Corporate Finance Executive
Adam Lovell
Joined MAWW Manchester in late-2017 after 4 years in EY Manchester and London working in assurance and transaction due diligence. To date, significant experience in researching and identifying potential purchasers and acquisition pools for a wide range of sectors.
Industry expertise:
Business services; Electronics; Financial services; Information technology; Life sciences.
Corporate Finance Executive
Charlotte Greenhalgh
BA Honours in Accounting and Finance. The University of Newcastle. Some placements with PWC.
Joined MAWW Manchester as a Corporate Finance Executive in 2019.