Azets bolster corporate finance team

Azets, a regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs, has appointed Paul Tallon as transaction services partner.

Paul joins the Azets Midlands Corporate Finance team, based in Birmingham city centre.

He arrives having spent nearly nine years at Grant Thornton UK LLP.

Paul will be focused on supporting growing and acquisitive businesses in the SME space, working closely with banks, acquirers, acquisitive corporates and private equity houses to deliver Transaction Services and Financial Due Diligence.

Mark Selby, national head of corporate finance at Azets, said: “Paul is a highly experienced advisor and has an outstanding reputation as a talented and respected Transaction Services professional.

“His appointment as a Partner is a tremendous reflection on the growing reputation of Azets and its Corporate Finance business and puts a marker in the ground as we continue to grow and expand our regional capability.

“Paul will bring great breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise to the team and we are delighted to have him on board. ”

Paul Tallon (pictured) said: “I 'd like to thank Mark and the team for their warm welcome. I 'm pleased to have joined Azets and look forward to hitting the ground running.

“It 's my privilege to be part of such a dynamic business and one that is proactively investing in its people and services. ”