The Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2021

- 50 - F i nance Month l y M&A Awards 2021 - UNITED KINGDOM - Debt Adviser of the Year Firm Profile Gambit Corporate Finance is an independent corporate finance lead advisory firm specialising in advising private and public companies on mid-market transactions throughout the UK as well as internationally. Recent notable clients include The British & Irish Lions, Veezu - the UK’s leading multi-region private hire company, Outsource UK – one of the largest independent recruitment companies in the UK and the Welsh Rugby Union. A unique partner-led service is provided on every transaction with a partner present and actively involved throughout each process, working alongside highly experienced directors and managers and supported by a substantial analyst and research team. Gambit has significant cross-border deal capability and is the exclusive UK shareholder of Corporate Finance International (CFI), a Dutch B.V. and partnership of middle-market investment banks and corporate finance advisory firms. With over 250 professionals located in 26 offices throughout the world, CFI members specialise in cross-border acquisitions, disposals, capital raising, and related services. Our Services • Management Buy-Outs / Buy-Ins • Mergers and Acquisitions • Company Disposals • Fundraising • Private Equity Portfolio Advisory • Succession Planning Jason Evans Partner - Gambit Corporate Finance About Jason Evans Jason Evans is the partner that leads Gambit’s Debt Ad- visory team. Prior to joining Gambit, Jason was Regional Director, Mid Markets for Lloyds Banking Group. After graduating from the Univer- sity of Reading, Jason began his career with Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte, during his 29 year career Jason has held various other leadership roles, including Divisional Head of Leveraged Finance for HSBC. He is an Associate of the Se- curities and Investment In- stitute, holding an advanced corporate finance qualifica- tion from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Contact T: +44 (0)845 643 5500 E :jason.evans@gambitcf.com www.gambitcf.com • Development Capital • Refinancing • Stressed and Distressed Situations • Research and Deal Creation • Value Maximisation Review • Debt Advisory