Corporate Advisory Services
Management buyouts – Structuring and financing management-led buyouts, empowering leaders to take ownership smoothly.
Mergers and acquisitions, from initial enquiry to successful completion – Full M&A advisory, covering research, negotiation and due diligence for seamless transaction completion.
Management of company sale processes – Comprehensive sale support from valuation to transaction, ensuring optimal terms and a smooth transition.
Extensive business and board advisory experience – Strategic board-level advisory for governance, risk management and performance enhancement.
Bespoke finance packages – Customised financing solutions tailored to meet unique business goals, enhancing cash flow and supporting strategic growth.
Asset purchase funding – Specialised funding for high-value acquisitions, allowing businesses to expand without substantial upfront capital.
Equity raises to enable business growth – Equity financing solutions to fuel growth, supporting expansion, market entry, or new investments.
The Harrogate Group offers full advisory services or monthly retained advisory services.
Our Advisory team includes
Faisal Arif
CEO
About Faisal
Faisal is a visionary leader who jointly founded the business four years ago, expertly steering it from a strategic standpoint while actively engaging in property transactions. His collaboration with investors and funding sources, coupled with his role on the credit committee, positions him as a key player in driving success.
Beginning his career at Lehman Brothers Investment Bank, Faisal specialised in transatlantic mergers and acquisitions, operating in both London and New York. With 22 years of rich experience in the mergers and acquisitions sector, he has been a key player at EY and Grant Thornton, and has excelled as a Managing Director in various firms. Moreover, Faisal has contributed to several boards as an advisor, offering invaluable strategic and transactional expertise to shareholders and management teams. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Faisal is a passionate cricketer, having played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club for several years. He also ardently supports his local football club, Aston Villa, showcasing his dedication to both sports and community.
Sam Miller
NED
About Sam
Sam has a diverse background in property, venture capital, mezzanine debt, and corporate finance advisory. As a founding member of three investment firms—one of which was successfully sold to a private equity house—he has a proven track record in building and scaling businesses. Most recently, Sam served as the National Head of a division at the UK’s largest M&A boutique, further solidifying his leadership and expertise in the investment space.
Sam has 4 young children who take up the vast amount of his free time, however when he can he enjoys skiing, travel the odd football match, but above all a few beers, good food and quality company.
Cara Murphy
Senior Executive, Corporate Advisory
About Cara
Cara began her Corporate Finance and M&A career at Canaccord Genuity, focusing on cross-border M&A deals in the Consumer and Tech sectors. She later joined Liberum Capital, where she worked on over 10 public market transactions, including M&A, IPOs, and financial raisings across various sectors.
With experience managing relationships with HNWIs and key stakeholders, Cara brings expertise in navigating complex financial deals and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Cara is a passionate cook and thoroughly enjoys hosting/cooking for family and friends. She also loves participating in fitness events, including Hyrox competitions and running events and is preparing for her first full marathon in 2025 in London for The Footprints Foundation Charity.