Clearwater

Clearwater focuses on providing corporate finance advice for mid-market transactions including M&A, Debt Advisory, Modelling and Data Analytics and ESG Advisory.

“We really believe in the development of this business and our most important asset is our team. Through our recruits, we gain experience, ambition, and a hunger for success.”

Mark Taylor, UK CEO of Clearwater

As a leading global corporate finance house, we’ve built a business based on listening to our clients. Whether advising entrepreneurs, corporates or investors, we have a great track record of originating, managing, and delivering clearly defined strategies to help our clients achieve their objectives and long-term goals.

Clearwater is a great place to start your career in corporate finance offering unparalleled opportunities to build real experience from day one but with structured training and support.

How we work

Our independence from any larger financial institution or consulting firm ensures that we can give truly objective advice, guiding clients through the challenges they may face. All projects are partner-led, offering high levels of expertise and personal service, and laying the groundwork for lasting relationships. Many of our clients return to us for advice on multiple occasions.

“Clearwater is a unique entrepreneurial business and we are so proud to have such a strong team behind it. We are committed to supporting our people through learning and development resources to help them grow and refine their skill set within the company.”  

Marcus Archer, UK Managing Partner of Clearwater

Our Team

We have more than 425 experienced professionals across 21 offices in the UK and across Europe. Our UK offices are based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds with our team consisting of over 125 experienced and ambitious corporate finance professionals. We also have longstanding relationships with M&A firms around the globe, including the US and Asia, helping us to provide clients with a unique insight into international opportunities. With 10 integrated international sector teams, as well as our debt advisory, M&A, modelling and data analytics, and ESG specialists, we provide in-depth knowledge and industry experience to every project. Each sector is supported by an international research and origination team that provides our clients with insights into strategic opportunities. Running throughout our business is an overriding commitment to exceptional outcomes for our clients.

“We are proud to have such a strong team. We’re an entrepreneurial business and are pleased to see people develop as individuals as well as supporting the development of the company.”

Mark Taylor, UK CEO of Clearwater