Here to help at every step
We help businesses and their owners from birth through to eventual succession by offering a range of competitively priced corporate finance services.
From businesses starting up with a new idea to develop, to assisting in the raising of expansion finance and offering strategic and employee incentives advice during its development phases, to ultimately advising on its succession, we can be with you all the way to give true business support when it is most needed.
Our corporate finance team are focused on delivery based on agreed targets and timetables. We have always focused on the owner-managed business rather than multi-national or publicly owned conglomerates. We understand the needs and challenges faced by owner-managed businesses today and we offer competitively priced assistance to help give businesses and their owners a competitive and strategic advantage. We can assist organic growth or growth by acquisition, and finally when it is time to plan for its succession we can implement a timely and well thought out timetable designed to be able to maximise the benefits of exiting the business.
Whether we are engaged for a single transaction or on a longer term basis to provide support as and when it is needed, we will always give you the highest standard of professional care and attention. We will listen carefully to your objectives and work with you to identify and implement a strategy that meets your wishes. Offering a friendly and expert hand we will be there for you when we are needed.
Our sister organisation, Cottons Accountants LLP, provides traditional accountancy and taxation services and employs over 50 staff across five offices and provides you with an unrivalled combination of size, expertise and friendly, personal service.

Our Team

Guy Pain
Corporate Finance Director
In his spare time Guy is a keen international traveller having visited over 40 different countries in the world. Guy also enjoys walking in the countryside with his wife and dog, he also reads a lot and enjoys watching sport.

Paula Carter
Corporate Finance Manager
Outside of work, Paula is a busy mum of three. A lot of time is spent in the rain cheering her children on from the side-lines! She is also a keen runner herself; who loves catching up with friends and family over good food and a glass of wine!

Adam Schofield
Corporate Finance Executive
His role at Cottons involves supporting Guy and Paula in all areas of the Corporate Finance Department. One of Adams favourite parts of the Job is meeting clients and finding out about their business and ambitions for the future. Away from work, you will often find Adam playing Tennis or Golf and watching Formula One. He is also a supporter of Chelsea FC

Nick Warne F.C.A., A.T.I.I.
Partner

Mark Palmer F.C.A
Partner

Dave Ingram F.C.C.A.
Partner

Will Smart B.Com, F.C.A
Partner

Richard Wilch F.C.C.A
Partner

Emma Reid F.C.A
Partner

Dan Roberts B.A., F.C.A
Partner

Lisa Malone F.C.C.A., C.T.A
Partner
