West Hill Corporate Finance Limited

What West Hill Corporate Finance Limited does

West Hill Corporate Finance Ltd. is an independent, FCA-regulated corporate finance advisory firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in London. The firm was established by three former HSBC Investment Bank partners — Andrew Galloway, Alan Richards, and Edward Williams — who collectively hold over 70 years of financial sector experience and have advised on transactions with an aggregate gross value exceeding £20 billion. It operates as a small, partner-led boutique focused primarily on the UK financial services sector, with selective expansion into adjacent sectors and overseas markets.

The firm offers an integrated suite of corporate finance services across eight modules: Transaction Advice (M&A, disposals, LBOs/MBOs/MBIs, bid defence), Strategic Advice (valuations, target identification, market entry), Capital Market Advice (IPOs, equity raising, capital restructuring), Investor Issues, Secondary Issues, Investment Fund Listings, Private Equity Raising, and Start-up Funding. Its client base comprises major NYSE and FTSE-listed financial institutions, AIM-listed companies, and select private companies, with a transaction track record including the £900m Brit Insurance acquisition by Apollo and CVC, the £164m Omega Insurance acquisition by Canopius, and a £105m IPO for the Macau Property Opportunities Fund. West Hill differentiates through structural independence — it is wholly unaffiliated with any other organisation — and through the deep investor and private equity network built up by its principals.

The business model is professional services-based: revenue is generated through engagement fees and success fees tied to individual transaction completions. Distribution is entirely direct and relationship-driven, with each transaction led and managed personally by one of the principals under a confidentiality-focused, cost-effective service model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined on a quote basis per engagement.

Name

West Hill Corporate Finance Limited

Legal name

West Hill Corporate Finance Ltd.

Website

https://westhillcorpfin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West Hill Corporate Finance is an FCA-regulated, London-based independent corporate finance advisory boutique founded in 2003 by three former HSBC Investment Bank partners. It provides M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory services primarily to UK-listed financial institutions, insurance companies, and growth-stage businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Finance Advisory

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Finance & Capital Advisory (BPAHADAB), Fairness Opinions & Independent Board Advice (FSAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Corporate finance advisory
• M&A advisory services
• Capital markets advisory
• IPO advisory
• Equity raising services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Corporate Finance Advisory Fees: The firm generates revenue through professional advisory fees for corporate finance services including M&A advisory, strategic advice, capital market advice, and transaction advice. Revenue is derived from engagement fees and success fees tied to transaction completion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

West Hill Corporate Finance is an FCA regulated independent corporate finance advisory business that provides M&A, capital markets, and fundraising advisory services to corporate clients. The firm advises on acquisitions, mergers, disposals, joint ventures, public offers, take-privates, LBOs/MBOs/MBIs, bid defence, IPOs, equity raising, capital restructuring, valuations, investor targeting, and listings of investment funds. It is wholly independent of any other organisation, ensuring completely objective advice.

Product overview

West Hill Corporate Finance is a single, unified corporate finance advisory service offering eight integrated service modules. The core offering includes Transaction Advice (M&A, disposals, LBOs/MBOs/MBIs), Strategic Advice (business strategy, valuations), Capital Market Advice (IPOs, equity raising), Investor Issues services, Secondary Issues for listed companies, Investment Fund Listing services, Private Equity Raising, and Start-up Funding support. These services collectively provide end-to-end corporate finance advisory from transaction execution through to capital markets and investor relations support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transaction Advice Advisory services covering acquisitions and mergers, disposals, alliances and joint ventures, public offers, take-privates, LBOs, MBOs, MBIs, and bid defence planning and advice for corporate clients.
• Strategic Advice Advisory services covering long-term business strategy development, strategic reviews, valuations, target identification and appraisal, and market entry strategies for corporate clients.
• Capital Market Advice Advisory services covering equity raising, IPOs, capital restructuring, and capital efficiency and optimisation for corporate clients.
• Investor Issues & Other Services Advisory services covering stockmarket repositioning, investor targeting, and debt restructuring for corporate clients.
• Secondary Issues Advisory services leveraging deep knowledge of sector investors, assisting listed companies to develop and refine their investor story, and introducing new investors or brokering sale of stakes.
• Introducing / Listing Investment Funds Advisory services advising property funds, private equity firms, funds of hedge funds, and other alternative investors, including developing structures and executing listings and equity raising.
• Private Equity Raising Advisory services assisting private equity firms in raising capital through introductions to potential institutional and high net worth individuals.
• Funding Start-ups Advisory services assisting small and medium sized companies with developing and testing business plans, advice on capital structure, identification of potential investors, and preparation of investment materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over £20 billion in transaction value advised on by partners

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Panmure Liberum: UK corporate finance adviser and broker offering M&A, IPO advisory and capital markets services to growth and mid-cap companies. Comparable on transaction types served and target client size, though with a larger integrated broking platform.
• Zeus Capital: UK boutique adviser focused on small and mid-cap corporate finance, including IPOs, fundraisings and M&A. Directly comparable to West Hill on transaction types and target market, particularly for growth and AIM-listed companies.
• Cavendish Corporate Finance: UK boutique corporate finance adviser providing M&A, capital raising and advisory services to mid-market companies, including a strong financial services practice. Closely comparable to West Hill in scale, sector focus and partner-led delivery model.
• Shore Capital: UK investment house providing corporate advisory, equity capital markets and asset management services to growth and mid-cap companies, including financial services. Overlaps with West Hill on advisory service mix and mid-cap client focus.
• Singer Capital Markets: UK-focused investment bank providing corporate finance advisory, equity capital markets and broking services to small and mid-cap companies, including financial services. Directly comparable on service mix, target client size and FCA-regulated advisory positioning.
• Arden Partners: UK-based corporate finance and stockbroking firm serving small and mid-cap companies with M&A, fundraisings and IPO advisory. Comparable on services, target segment and London-based operating model.
• VSA Capital (incorporating Cenkos Securities): UK corporate finance adviser and broker providing M&A, IPO and capital markets services to small and mid-cap companies. Comparable on transaction types and target company size, including UK-listed financial services issuers.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Numis: UK-focused investment bank (subsidiary of Deutsche Bank) providing corporate broking, research, advisory and capital markets services to growth and mid-cap companies. Overlaps with West Hill on mid-cap advisory but operates at greater scale with institutional research and execution capabilities.
• Peel Hunt: UK mid-market investment bank offering corporate broking, advisory and fund management across a broader portfolio. Larger and more diversified than West Hill, but serves overlapping mid-cap and financial services clients with comparable M&A and capital markets services.
• Investec Corporate Finance: UK and international advisory and investment banking franchise providing M&A, capital markets and specialist advisory across multiple sectors. Comparable to West Hill on M&A and capital markets services for mid-cap companies but part of a much broader financial services group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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