UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has boosted its London Corporate Finance team with a new hire as business demand grows.

Experienced Gaurav Mathur has joined the firm at its London Bridge base as a CF Partner specialising in transactional services. He was previously at PwC for 13 years, most recently as a director in the Transaction Services and a member of the leadership team and had four years at KMPG.

Lee Humble, Azets’ Head of UK Corporate Finance said:

“Gaurav brings a wealth of experience across various sectors which will be of great benefit to the team and our expanding transactional services offering."

“Following another active year in the market, our outlook remains strong on both the buy and sell sides of deals and Gaurav’s appointment highlights our continued investment in talent and our dedication to driving Azets’ growth."

“We are now recognised as fourth most active financial advisor both nationally and in London, and with Gaurav’s deep skillset I look forward to having more opportunity to offer advice to some of our larger cross border buy-side clients.”

Specialising in financial due diligence and transaction advisory services, Gaurav has successfully worked on more than 200 deals, focusing primarily on business services (including professional advisory), TMT, and Industrials.

Over the years, he has led numerous engagements for prominent investors, as well as several large and mid-sized corporations, with varying deal sizes.

Additionally, Gaurav successfully completed a two-year strategic secondment with the PE Group in Mumbai, where they advised on several opportunities with a focus on the start-up ecosystem and was also a part of the team leading business development initiatives for PwC UK.

Gaurav said:

“I am very pleased to have joined such a progressive firm as Azets. It is the ideal time to challenge myself further. I’m excited about the journey ahead and hope to use the skills I have gained in my previous roles to continue to provide clients with the exemplary service they have come to expect."

“I have developed strong skills in finance, accounting, financial analysis and valuation. I enjoy working with diverse and talented teams to deliver high-quality solutions that help clients achieve their strategic objectives and create value.”

As one of the UK’s most active corporate finance advisory teams, Azets provides trusted, partner-led advice on buying, selling, or raising finance for businesses, including preparing for an exit, acquiring another company, or securing growth capital.