Check out our latest 'Behind the Transaction' podcast episode exploring market conditions so far in 2025. The team has been looking at the current positive momentum and exploring the opportunities available for both borrowers and lenders.

Our latest episode on IPO readiness discusses the UK's funding landscape, and key regulatory updates to be aware of. This episode's guest is Iain Daly, Senior Client Adviser at H2Radnor.

The conversation covers:

• the current state of the UK market, including key investors

• the changes impacting the funding landscape for public companies in the UK, including Mansion House and ISA reforms

• other regulatory updates, including listing rules, prospectus requirements, and tax

• fund performance in the UK market

• investor sentiment

• IPO activity

• the market trajectory for the next 12 months.

In our latest episode of 'Behind the transaction' we look at the private equity (PE) life cycle and achieving successful returns for both firms and investors.

Georgina Knight is joined by Amo Anim-Addo, from our private equity team, and Heidi Farley, from Growth Capital Partners, to explore the PE life cycle - from funding to strategic investments to enhancing business values.

In this episode, we explore the significance of strong processes, controls, and governance for both pre-IPO and on-market companies. Danial Zulkefli is joined by experts from Taylor Maritime Limited, to discuss best practices and insights in preparing for an initial public offering.

After several years of political and economic uncertainty affecting deal numbers, private equity is demonstrating renewed confidence and resilience amid ongoing global challenges. Our latest podcast explores a wide view of the factors shaping the landscape.

In this episode our experts reflect on our recent private equity research and discuss how developments across the economy, policy, and innovation will shape the industry in the near future. Our Head of Private Equity, Peter Terry, and Lucy Orhnial, Partner, were joined by Director of External Affairs at the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA), Karim Palant.

In celebration of International Women's Day, we’re delighted to host an inspiring conversation around accelerating action for female entrepreneurs. Join us as our panellists share their stories, challenges, and triumphs, and discuss how we can support future leaders and entrepreneurs.

Hosted by Tamara Gillan, Founder and CEO of FFinc, you’ll learn about their journeys to success. From sharing failures and overcoming obstacles to navigating male-dominated industries, our guests contribute their insights, experiences, and strategies for success to support accelerating action and outcomes for female founders.

Join us for our latest update on the debt markets. You’ll hear our experts’ opinions on activity throughout 2024 and their predictions for the next 12 months.

In this episode George Fieldhouse, Head of CFA Debt Advisory, and Adam Hughes, Director, discuss the improving market throughout 2024 following the prior challenging period. They’ll consider the influence of the Autumn Budget and the outlook for debt finance in 2025.