AHV have a unique edge over other corporate finance companies in that the partners have direct experience of starting and running businesses as well as corporate finance. This really shows through in meetings when they always have a clear understanding of the clients’ needs and objectives.
John Pocock, Investor and chairman
Cognito Mobile Ltd/Vamosa Ltd/Presence Networks Ltd
Our team
All our partners have extensive experience in corporate finance and have been entrepreneurs in their own right. This unique combination of experience gives us the ability to advise businesses on all aspects of their strategic objectives.
Andrew Spent the last 12 years as an investment director at 3i and has many years of international banking, leasing and investment experience. Andrew specialises in restructuring, refinancing and turnaround situations. During his time at 3i, Andrew was responsible for a number of key deals including: the sale of Commodore Shipping, which provides ferry services between the UK and Channel Islands; Altram, the Manchester Tramlink system, the refinancing of Freightliner, the freight rail operator. He also led the negotiation for 3i of the restructuring of Octagon Healthcare, the Norwich Hospital, Penlon, Freightliner and Croydon Tramlink. Andrew served on the Board in many turnaround situations.
