The Bristol office of accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its Corporate Finance division with three new appointments.
James Thomas has joined BDO as Director after 13 years at ICON Corporate Finance in Bristol. His appointment bolsters the firm’s expertise in the South West to facilitate deals in the broader cleantech and renewable energy markets. With a national and international remit, James will help clients raise money for projects in the solar, wind, waste and energy services sectors, as well as providing advice and support on cleantech fundraising transactions and M&A activity.
Following three years at KPMG in Bristol, Sean Ward has joined BDO’s Corporate Finance team as Manager. In his new role, Sean will concentrate on business development and seeking out opportunities in the mid market area with a particular focus on owner managed businesses across the South West and South Wales. He will work closely with partner Laura Shaw, who heads up the South West team.
BDO is also now providing a dedicated Transactional Services offering from its Bristol office with the addition of Oliver Burton as Director. Oliver joined BDO’s Reading office in 2007 and will now also focus on developing opportunities in the South West. With over ten years’ experience in corporate finance, Oliver will leverage the strong relationships he and BDO’s Bristol M&A team have built. He will focus on providing financial due diligence reviews for corporate and financial buyers and investors.
Laura Shaw commented: “We have ambitious plans to continue our rapid growth of the Bristol office over the last few years and are delighted to welcome James, Oliver and Sean to the team. Their arrivals significantly enhance our offering and the specialist knowledge each of them bring to their roles will ensure we continue to deliver exceptional service for our clients.”
