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The award-winning Corporate Financier magazine is published ten times a year for members, stakeholders and key associates of the Corporate Finance Faculty.

June 2024

As corporates consider carve-outs to bring focus to their businesses, private equity is there to seize opportunities – we look at this driver of M&A. Plus, we speak to Charindra Pathiwille, Deloitte head of financial advisory, and look at the latest developments in energy sector M&A.

May 2024

In this month's issue of Corporate Financier, life sciences M&A is under the microscope; dealmaking in the South of England is not just about being a London satellite; and August Equity invests in public sector software-as-a-service businesses.

April 2024

Cyber security is moving up the corporate priority list, and this month we look at how best to deal with cyber risk in M&A. We also ask corporate finance firms how they are helping staff well-being; profile AstraZeneca’s M&A team; and examine what is driving M&A in the industrials sector.

March 2024

This month’s lead story looks at whether firms are delivering on their green commitments and whether ESG improves performance. We also look at trends in logistics M&A, and speak to two heads of M&A on the use of earn-outs and NorthEdge’s Liam May on a complex life sciences deal.

February 2024

Private equity is a cycle of fundraising, investing and growing portfolio companies through to exit – and every stage is interdependent. In this month’s lead story Vicky Meek looks at the challenges private equity is facing when it comes to raising new funds. We also profile Laura Mott of haysmacintyre and look at who’s buying who in the professional services sector.