Corporate Finance Mid-Year Review
Our Six-Month Corporate Finance Review and Industry Social features insights from experts who will review the past six months of deals in the North West, explore notable shifts and transformations within the corporate finance market and an examination of how political factors may affect the corporate finance landscape
We also will delve into the deal-making process, discussing its evolution, key opportunities, challenges, and future predictions. The event also includes a keynote address from a star speaker who will share their unique insights and personal journey.
Following the presentations, enjoy drinks, finger buffet, and a fantastic opportunity to get social with over 250 professionals from corporate finance, private equity, and financial and professional services.
Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders. We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda:
- 14.00 – 14.30 – Arrival, tea, coffee & networking
- 14.30 – 14.35 – Welcome
- 14.35 – 15.15 – Panel 1 - An update on the CF Market
- 15.15 – 15.45 – Fireside chat - to be announced
- 15.45 – 16.25 – Panel 2 - Transactions in the PE space
- 16.25 – 16.30 - Close
- 16.30 – 18.00 – Drinks with finger buffet & networking
*Costs include entrance to the event, tea & coffee on arrival, finger buffet and one drinks voucher per person
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About the Speakers:
Dan Freed is a Partner at YFM Equity Partners, where he works closely with ambitious management teams to help scale their businesses. He focuses on originating and executing new investments, bringing 25 years of experience across private equity, corporate finance, strategy, and corporate development. Dan offers a broad and balanced perspective on growth and value creation, supports several portfolio companies at board level, and has led YFM’s investments into Manchester-based businesses Vypr, FourNet and Think Energy Group.
Shru joined Dow Schofield Watts in 2024 as the Deputy CEO of DSW Capital plc, and was appointed CEO in April 2025.
Before this, Shru was CFO at Pick Everard, a national multi-disciplinary consultancy within the property, infrastructure and construction industry. There she was responsible for working with stakeholders across the group to drive change, business performance, and financial governance.
Shru also spent seven years at law firm Napthens, joining as Finance Director in 2014 before being appointed CEO in 2017. During her tenure, she was responsible for setting the firm’s overall growth strategy, helping to increase revenue and profitability, strategic recruitment, increasing the firm’s profile nationally and expanding the firm’s services both organically and through acquisitions.
A qualified accountant, Shru spent eight years at Bowmans and Baker Tilly (now part of RSM) at the start of her career. Shru has experience of M&A, financial due diligence, debt and equity fund raising and working within private equity backed businesses.
Dean has over twenty years of experience in the investment industry. In his role as an economist, he is responsible for formulating the macroeconomic views for Europe and the UK and translating this into investment strategies across the fixed income and currency markets. He joined UBS in 2014 and prior to this held positions as an economist / strategist at HSBC and Barclays. Dean holds a Masters in Economics from the University of London, and is a CFA® and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) charter holder.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
For any further enquires about this event, contact [email protected]
