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Cooper Parry appoints new Corporate Finance Director

The Corporate Finance team at Midlands-based Cooper Parry has appointed experienced deal-maker Phil Hinson as a director to its rapidly expanding team.

Phil has more than 16 years’ experience as a mid-market private equity investment director, a corporate finance lead advisor with a Big 4 firm and head of corporate development in industry.

A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (FCA), Phil has established a successful end-to-end track-record of originating, structuring and leading M&A transactions, providing strategic and financial advice to senior executives and Boards, as well as leading multi-disciplinary teams, project management, due diligence and fulfilling post-deal board roles.

In his new role as a Director in the Corporate Finance team at Cooper Parry, Phil will advise companies, management teams, entrepreneurs and investors on M&A transactions and raising finance. Phil will also lead Cooper Parry’s business services sector, building on his focus developed over many years as an advisor and investor.

Commenting on joining the dynamic team at Cooper Parry, Phil said:

“Having spent a number of years as a principal in both private equity and industry, I can bring a genuine client perspective to the advice we provide.

“I was attracted to Cooper Parry by its unique culture and ambition. Everyone here has a real commitment to helping their clients achieve their objectives and having some fun at the same time.”

Andy Parker, corporate finance partner at Cooper Parry, added:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Phil to our brilliant corporate finance team. His unique experience of working across a number of areas of deal-making, both in the UK and internationally, and his deep sector experience will be a real asset to our clients.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Donna Hill .