Business Details
27 Years
experience
Corporate Finance Advisory Services London
Established in 1999, New World Corporate Finance is an independent, owner-managed advisory firm specialising in corporate transactions. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of hands-on experience in corporate finance, having navigated diverse economic environments and deal structures. We maintain strong relationships with family offices, private equity firms, and trade acquirers to deliver tailored solutions for our clients. Our expertise spans sell-side and buy-side advisory, management buy-outs, and buy-ins, with a proven track record in the UK lower mid-market. We prioritise bespoke service delivery, ensuring clients achieve both financial and non-financial objectives through transparent, conflict-free advice. Our sector-agnostic approach has facilitated successful transactions across financial services, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, and consumer sectors.With senior professionals directly engaged in every project, we combine entrepreneurial drive with rigorous financial expertise to maximise shareholder value. Our regulatory compliance through Varramore Partners Limited, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, underscores our commitment to professional standards. We focus on building long-term client relationships by maintaining accessibility to senior team members and delivering consistent, high-quality service. This approach has enabled us to complete numerous transactions while maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors in the corporate finance sector.
Services
Sell Side Advisory
Buy Side Advisory
Management Buy-Outs
Company Acquisitions
Corporate Restructuring
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years' experience in UK lower mid-market transactions
- Our team includes chartered accountants with Big Four firm backgrounds
- We maintain direct access to senior professionals throughout transactions
- We operate with full transparency and no conflicts of interest
- Our sector-agnostic approach spans 10+ industry verticals
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Sell Side Advisory
We specialise in advising business owners on strategic company sales, optimising transaction value through targeted buyer identification and competitive tension management. Our process minimises business disruption while maximising shareholder returns through tax-efficient structures. With extensive experience across multiple sectors, we deliver successful exits for private companies, financial institutions, and management teams.
Buy Side Advisory
Our acquisition advisory service helps clients identify and secure strategic targets through comprehensive market analysis and valuation expertise. We facilitate confidential negotiations, structure optimal financing solutions, and manage transactions to completion. Leveraging our industry contacts, we create value through targeted M&A opportunities aligned with client growth objectives.
Management Buy-Outs
We provide specialist support for management teams seeking buy-outs, connecting them with appropriate financial partners and structuring equity deals. Our expertise in navigating complex transactions includes business plan preparation, debt financing arrangements, and minimising operational disruption during transition periods.
People
Stephen Altman
Founder and Director
Chartered accountant with 30+ years' corporate finance experience at BNP Paribas, PwC and Deloitte. Specialises in public-to-private transactions, management buy-outs and capital fundraising.
Max Weil
Director
Chartered accountant with family office experience in private equity investments and advisory work ranging from SME fundraises to IPO preparation.
George Barham
Associate
Chartered accountant with investment banking experience at Fenchurch Advisory and Pacific Investments, focusing on mid-market transactions.
Harry Avens
Associate
Chartered accountant with private equity internship experience at Sovereign Capital Partners, supporting transaction execution across multiple sectors.
Carina O Brien
Office Manager
Responsible for office operations and administrative support since joining in 2005, managing internal accounting functions for the team.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We operate across all sectors including financial services, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, consumer goods and digital media.
What transaction sizes do you handle?
We focus on the UK lower mid-market with transaction values typically between £5m and £50m.
How are your fees structured?
We use a transparent fee structure combining fixed retainers and success fees aligned with transaction outcomes.
Do you work with international clients?
While our focus is the UK market, we have experience advising on cross-border transactions and international investor acquisitions.
What differentiates your service?
Our hands-on senior team approach, sector-agnostic expertise and conflict-free advisory model distinguish our service delivery.
