We partner with ambitious companies through IPOs, transactions and ongoing financial leadership.

Westend Corporate LLP was incorporated in 2013 and has since offered comprehensive financial consulting and corporate management services to a wide range of businesses from start-ups to established enterprises, operating in the private sector through to publicly listed companies. Westend has worked with companies on the LSE, AIM, AQSE, NASDAQ, ASX, CSE and OTC.

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Listed company clients currently supported

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IPOs and transactions completed

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Private and public companies currently advised

Services we offer

Providing financial leadership and governance support at every stage of your journey — private company, pre-IPO or listed.

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IPO readiness & financial reporting

Preparing private companies for listing — due diligence, working capital reporting and IPO project management.

Management information & advisory

Management accounts, board reporting, KPI analysis and financial forecasting to support informed decision-making.

Listed company reporting & compliance

Annual and interim reports, regulatory announcements and ongoing compliance for LSE, AIM and AQSE companies.

Technical accounting & IFRS compliance

Preparation of IFRS and UK GAAP accounts, local GAAP to IFRS conversions and complex accounting matters.

Strategic finance consulting

CFO and financial controller services, corporate structuring, fundraising support and process improvement.

Corporate governance & PLC compliance

Company secretarial services, governance frameworks, MAR compliance and statutory filings.

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A senior team of accountants and corporate lawyers

We're a senior team of qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CPA) and corporate lawyers with deep expertise in London's financial and corporate markets.

With decades of combined experience supporting both private and listed companies across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, we understand the realities of the IPO journey and public company life.

We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, working closely with our clients as true partners to deliver clarity, confidence and results.

Services

Outsourced accountancy and legal support, at every stage

Westend Corporate provides outsourced accountancy and legal services and solutions, as either short-term one-off engagements or on-going working relationships.

IPO Readiness & Financial Reporting IPO Project Management and Assistance with Legal Workstreams Management Information & Advisory Listed Company Reporting & Compliance Technical Accounting & IFRS Compliance Corporate Governance & Plc Compliance Strategic Finance Consulting

IPO Readiness & Financial Reporting

Preparing for an IPO or admission to a public market on AIM, the Aquis Stock Exchange or the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, requires rigorous financial preparation and a clear understanding of each exchange's specific requirements. Whether targeting the lighter-touch Aquis Growth Market or the more demanding standards of AIM or the Main Market, the admission document (or prospectus) must deliver reliable financial information that gives investors confidence.

Our team of qualified accountants and lawyers brings over 20 years' experience in IPOs and public market admissions, managing the complex financial deliverables while leveraging strong relationships with London's leading corporate advisers, nomads, sponsors, reporting accountants, brokers and legal teams.

IPO Project Management and Assistance with Legal Workstreams

We act, alongside your retained adviser (sponsor, nominated adviser or corporate adviser) to project manage the IPO process to provide support during the complex IPO journey.

Our aim is to ensure the process stays firmly on-track and to budget, and provides you with the capacity to continue to run your business during this time.

Management Information & Advisory

Growing your business requires reliable, insightful financial information delivered on time and without the overhead of expanding your in-house finance team. At Westend Corporate, we offer flexible Management Information & CFO Solutions that scale with your needs. Whether you need day-to-day transaction processing, monthly management reporting or strategic CFO-level support, we act as your outsourced finance function or as seamless extension of your existing team.

Our services support private companies preparing for growth or listing, as well as AIM, Aquis and Main Market companies needing consistent, high-quality financial oversight.

Listed Company Reporting & Compliance

Listed companies face significantly tighter deadlines, heightened disclosure requirements and greater market scrutiny than private businesses. Annual and interim reports must be produced to strict timetables, with enhanced narratives and disclosures, transparent accounting policies and full compliance with IFRS, Listing Rules and the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). Missing deadlines or producing incomplete disclosures can damage credibility and invite regulatory attention.

We provide outsourced or supplementary financial reporting support to AIM, Aquis and Main Market companies, acting as a seamless extension of your finance team.

Technical Accounting & IFRS Compliance

Technical accounting and IFRS compliance can present significant challenges for growing and listed businesses. Whether you are preparing for a public listing, already quoted on AIM, Aquis or the Main Market, or simply need specialist support for complex transactions and ongoing reporting, Westend Corporate provides dedicated IFRS expertise.

Our specialists combine deep technical knowledge of IFRS with practical, commercial insight, working alongside your finance team or taking full ownership of these areas.

Corporate Governance & Plc Compliance

Operating as a listed company brings a wide range of governance and compliance responsibilities. Tight regulatory frameworks, board oversight requirements and timely market disclosures demand specialist knowledge and disciplined processes.

We support companies across AIM, Aquis and the Main Market, as well as those preparing to list, incorporating new companies or requiring registered office facilities. Our flexible model ranges from full outsourced support to targeted assistance.

Strategic Finance Consulting

Strategic finance decisions often sit at the heart of a company's next phase of growth or transition. Whether evaluating an acquisition, raising capital, optimising your financing structure or preparing for a sale or listing, you need more than technical accounting or day-to-day reporting. You need clear strategic direction, sophisticated financial modelling and experienced, independent advice that aligns with your objectives.

Our senior corporate finance specialists bring over 20 years' experience advising private companies, growth businesses and listed entities on the London markets.

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From start-ups to publicly listed companies

Westend has worked with companies on the LSE, AIM, AQSE, NASDAQ, ASX, CSE and OTC — from start-ups to established enterprises, operating in the private sector through to publicly listed companies.

We work with clients across a variety of industries, including natural resources, energy, biomedical, technology and consumer businesses, spanning multiple jurisdictions and reporting regimes.

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Let's talk about where your company is heading

We're here to help. Whether you're preparing for an IPO, need support with financial reporting, governance, or ongoing public company obligations, our team is ready to assist.

If you have a question, would like an initial conversation or want to discuss how we can support your company, please get in touch. We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day.

You can reach us using the contact form below. We look forward to speaking with you.

Services

IPO Readiness & Financial Reporting

Preparing for an IPO or admission to a public market on AIM, the Aquis Stock Exchange or the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, requires rigorous financial preparation and a clear understanding of each exchange’s specific requirements. Whether targeting the lighter-touch Aquis Growth Market or the more demanding standards of AIM or the Main Market, the admission document (or prospectus) must deliver reliable financial information that gives investors confidence.

At Westend Corporate, our team of qualified accountants and lawyers brings over 20 years’ experience in IPOs and public market admissions. We provide dedicated support to pre-IPO companies, managing the complex financial deliverables while leveraging our strong relationships with London’s leading corporate advisers, nomads, sponsors, reporting accountants, brokers and legal teams. We take complete ownership of the financial workstreams, streamlining the entire process to ensure your IPO is delivered on time and within budget.

Historical Financial Information (HFI) Preparation & IFRS Conversion

A cornerstone of any prospectus or admission document is reliable historical financial information (often covering at least two to three years, depending on the market). The HFI for a listing on the Main Market must be presented under IFRS. Many private companies report under UK GAAP or other local GAAP, so a full conversion to IFRS is often required.

AIM now offers greater flexibility allowing companies to present the HFI under either IFRS or FRS 102. An Aquis listing continues to provide similar flexibility, permitting a choice between IFRS or UK GAAP.

We conduct a detailed gap analysis between your existing accounts and the relevant reporting framework (whether IFRS, FRS 102 or UK GAAP), identifying material differences in areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, development cost capitalisation, goodwill amortisation and share-based payments. We then prepare fully converted HFI with enhanced Plc-level disclosures, working to support the “true and fair” opinion from your reporting accountant.

This work is tailored to the specific exchange and our deep expertise in preparing these ensures they are prepared within budget and on time with the IPO timetable. We will sit down with you and outline your future company plans and advise on the most appropriate framework, whether transitioning to IFRS, or preparing under FRS 102, so you can make an informed choice that best supports your long-term objectives.

Financial Position and Prospects Procedures (FPPP)

Directors must demonstrate that appropriate systems, controls and processes are in place to support reliable financial reporting and market updates post-listing. The FPPP memo, signed off by the board and reviewed by the reporting accountant and nomad/sponsor, is a key requirement for AIM and Main Market admissions and strongly recommended for Aquis.

We help assess your current governance, risk management and financial controls, then work with management to strengthen them where needed.

Following an in-depth review and discussions with those responsible for the relevant controls, we prepare the FPPP memo, bridging any gaps and implementing the further controls and governance required as a Plc that a private company would not typically need. We work directly with the Board to ensure they fully understand their ongoing responsibilities and liaise with the reporting accountant (and other advisors) to achieve a smooth sign-off.

Working Capital Modelling & Assessment

Listing rules require confirmation that a company has sufficient working capital for at least 12 months from admission. This involves a detailed, integrated model incorporating forecasts, sensitivities and a “reasonable worst-case” scenario.

We review or build comprehensive working capital models tailored to your business’s size, sector and complexity. We stress-test assumptions around cash flows, liquidity and key risks (e.g., economic conditions or industry-specific factors), providing recommendations to give directors and advisers confidence in the headroom assessment.

We work directly with your reporting accountants to ensure sign-off of this area.

Pro Forma Financial Information

Pro Forma statements illustrate the financial impact of a transaction (e.g., the IPO itself, acquisitions or debt restructuring) as if it had occurred at an earlier date. These are often required or highly beneficial for prospectuses/admission documents.

We prepare pro forma income statements and net assets statements that clearly show adjustments for the transaction, ensuring they are compliant and presented in a way that aids investor understanding. This supports scenarios like fundraising proceeds being used to repay debt or fund growth.

Additional Supporting Services in IPO Readiness

Project management of financial workstreams to keep the overall IPO timetable on track
Technical accounting advice on complex areas
Valuation support
Due diligence assistance and data room preparation.
Technical accounting advice on complex areas.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are thinking about listing or would like an initial call to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please feel free to reach out. We’re happy to have an informal conversation with no obligation.

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IPO Project Management and Assistance with Legal Workstreams

We act, alongside your retained adviser (sponsor, nominated adviser or corporate adviser) to project manage the IPO process to provide support during the complex IPO journey.

Our aim is to ensure the process stays firmly on-track and to budget, and provides you with the capacity to continue to run your business during this time.

Assisting with the corporate structuring and assisting with implementing the same (including any conditions which need to be met);
Alongside the Company’s other advisers, advising on the content and form of the Listing Document (i.e. AIM Admission Document/Prospectus), and supporting documents relating to admission in accordance with the applicable rules including MAR;
Advising on the requirements for admission and eligibility of the Company and its shares;
Assistance with verifying the contents of the Listing Document and Investor Presentation(s) and maintaining an electronic data room to collate documents in support of verification;
Assisting with the completion of regulatory checklists;
Reviewing the terms of any broker agreements/placing documents;
Attending all meetings relating to the Admission and assisting in the preparation of relevant documents in connection with the Admission in conjunction with the Company’s other professional advisers;
Reviewing with the Company and its other advisers the accountants’ due diligence reports and any overseas legal reports, opinions, valuation reports and any other reports that may be required/provided;
Reviewing and assisting in the preparation of appropriate regulatory announcements;
Advising directors of the Company (the “Directors”) on the application of the requirements of the applicable rules post-listing;
Directing and coordinating the work of the other professional advisers involved in the IPO; and
Assistance in the selection and appointment of appropriate directors and the other relevant advisers, as required.

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Management Information & Advisory

Our services support private companies preparing for growth or listing, as well as AIM, Aquis and Main Market companies needing consistent, high-quality financial oversight.

Tailored Management Accounts & Reporting

We produce clear, timely management accounts designed specifically around what matters to your business. This includes tracking your KPIs, detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods, cash flow forecasting and added commentary that provides insights to the numbers, allowing you to interpret and deliver the results to the Board with ease.

We work to your preferred timetable, whether that be monthly, quarterly or ad-hoc, and deliver professional board-ready packs that combine accurate figures with practical insights to support better decision-making.

Purchase Ledger, Bank Reconciliations and Payments

We can manage your purchase ledger, supplier payments and bank reconciliations efficiently and accurately. We process and review transactions, then execute bank payments on your behalf (subject to your dual authorisation controls), giving you confidence that payments are made correctly and on time while maintaining strong internal controls.

Payroll Processing & HR Support

We handle full end-to-end payroll services, including RTI submissions, payslip production, pension auto-enrolment compliance, and all necessary HMRC filings. Using modern cloud-based payroll software, we ensure all submissions and payments are completed accurately and on schedule, reducing risk and administrative burden.

VAT Compliance

We manage your VAT obligations, including the initial VAT registration process and then preparation and submission of monthly or quarterly returns, reconciliations and error corrections. For businesses with cross-border activity we handle distance selling VAT requirements, and for those with mixed supplies we manage partial exemption calculations and recovery of input VAT where possible. This ensures you remain fully compliant while optimising your VAT position.

CFO & Strategic Finance Support

For companies that need more than just bookkeeping and reporting, we provide fractional or project-based CFO solutions. This includes:

Budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial modelling.
Cash flow optimisation and working capital management.
Support for fundraising
Investor and board reporting

For IPO readiness support, please see our dedicated IPO Readiness & Financial Reporting services.

Whether you need a part-time CFO to guide strategic projects or ongoing senior-level oversight, we deliver experienced leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

Why Companies Choose Our Outsourcing Model

Scalable and Flexible: Start with basic management accounts and expand to full CFO support as you grow.
Cost Effective: Access senior expertise only when you need it, without fixed overheads.
Seamless Integration: We work with your existing systems (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.) and integrate smoothly with your auditors, tax advisers and other professionals.
Proactive Insight: We don’t just report numbers, we highlight issues early and suggest practical solutions.

Our approach is practical, commercial, and always focused on adding real value to your business. Whether you are a fast-growing SME preparing for a listing or an established listed company looking to reduce internal pressure, we deliver reliable financial support that lets your team focus on strategy and growth.

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Listed Company Reporting & Compliance

At Westend Corporate, we provide outsourced or supplementary financial reporting support to AIM, Aquis and Main Market companies. We act as a seamless extension of your finance team and handle the heavy lifting on technical preparation, coordination and delivery, so your internal team can focus on what’s important – running the business.

Annual Financial Statements & Full-Year Reporting

We prepare comprehensive annual financial statements under UK-adopted IFRS, ensuring full compliance with IFRS standards, the Companies Act and relevant Listing Rules. Our support covers the entire end-to-end process:

Drafting primary statements and extensive notes with enhanced Plc-level disclosures
Coordinating with your external auditors from planning through to final sign-off
Assisting and working with the Board in drafting the Strategic Report, Directors’ Report and other statutory sections

We manage the full audit process on your behalf, responding to auditor queries, preparing technical memoranda and driving the timetable to ensure reports are published on or ahead of schedule.

Interim Financial Statements & Half-Year Reporting

Interim reports (typically required for AIM and Main Market companies) demand fast turnaround while maintaining high quality and consistency with annual disclosures. We prepare condensed IFRS-compliant interim financial statements, including:

Condensed consolidated statements and selected notes
Interim narrative sections aligned with the annual report
Compliance with AIM Rule 18 / Listing Rules and MAR requirements

We handle the accelerated timetable efficiently, working closely with your auditors (where a review is performed) and corporate advisers to deliver an accurate, on time, interim report.

Ad-Hoc and Regulatory Announcements

Beyond routine reporting, listed companies must issue timely updates on trading performance, material events and other price-sensitive information. We support the preparation of:

Trading updates and preliminary results announcements
Material contract or RNS announcements with financial commentary
Working directly with your PR company prior to the issue of an RNS

Our team ensures all disclosures are clear, balanced and fully compliant, protecting your company and directors from MAR-related risks.

Ongoing Technical & Compliance Support

Many clients retain us on a flexible, retainer or project basis for:

Monitoring new IFRS amendments and their impact on your reporting
Preparing accounting policy updates and disclosure checklists
Board reporting packs and presentations
Support during auditor tender processes or changes in reporting accountants

Our approach is practical, commercial and fully integrated with your existing advisers (brokers, nomads/corporate advisers and auditors). Whether you need full outsourcing of the finance reporting function or targeted support during peak periods, we deliver high-quality outputs that reduce internal pressure and strengthen market confidence.

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Technical Accounting & IFRS Compliance

Our team of qualified accountants brings over 20 years’ experience in technical accounting and IFRS reporting. We work seamlessly alongside your finance team or can take full ownership of these areas, acting as an experienced extension whenever needed. Our specialists combine deep technical knowledge of IFRS with practical, commercial insight. We work directly with your internal finance team and auditors to interpret and apply the standards correctly, taking the pain out of complex technical issues, ensuring smooth audit sign-off, and freeing your team to focus on running and growing the business.

Complex Technical Accounting Advice and IFRS Application

We provide expert guidance across the full spectrum of IFRS standards. This includes revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16), share-based payments (IFRS 2), foreign currency translation (IAS 21), the upcoming implementation of IFRS 18 and many other areas. We prepare high-quality technical accounting memoranda, accounting policy recommendations and impact assessments to support management judgments. We work directly with your auditors and reporting accountants to ensure sign-off in these areas.

Share Option Valuations

Share options and other equity-settled awards are a common way for listed and growth companies to incentivise and retain key talent. Valuing these awards correctly under IFRS 2 can be demanding, particularly when schemes include market-based performance conditions, complex vesting criteria or multiple tranches. Auditors are placing greater scrutiny on the models, assumptions and supporting documentation.

We deliver specialist fair value valuations using the most appropriate methodology for your scheme. For standard options we typically apply the Black-Scholes model; for awards with market conditions (such as TSR performance or share price hurdles) we use Monte Carlo simulations that properly reflect the probability of vesting outcomes.

Our valuations include clear, well-documented assumptions (volatility, expected life, risk-free rate, dividend yield, etc.), sensitivity analysis and full supporting reports suitable for board approval and audit review. We work directly with your auditors to respond to queries and secure timely sign-off.

If you are planning to grant new options or refresh existing schemes, we can review the draft option agreements in advance. This lets you understand the likely profit or loss impact upfront and make informed decisions on scheme design and structure.

Business Combinations and Purchase Price Allocations (PPA)

Acquisitions trigger important accounting requirements under IFRS 3 Business Combinations. A Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) is required to fairly reflect the transaction in your financial statements. The PPA allocates the total purchase consideration to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair values on the acquisition date, with any residual recorded as goodwill (or a bargain purchase gain).

We provide comprehensive end-to-end accounting support for business combinations. This includes preparing the full PPA report – identifying the acquirer, determining the acquisition date, valuing tangible and intangible assets (such as customer relationships, brands and technology) and calculating goodwill. We also prepare the necessary accounting journals for you to post into your systems so the acquisition is correctly reflected in your books.

We work closely with your internal finance team and auditors throughout the process to ensure the PPA is robust, well-documented and achieves a smooth, timely audit sign-off.

Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) & Complex Financial Instruments

In today’s financing environment, companies often turn to convertible loan notes (CLNs) and other hybrid instruments because of their flexibility for both issuers and investors. However, the accounting under IFRS 9 and IAS 32 can be highly complex.

We specialise in the accounting for CLNs and other compound financial instruments under IFRS 9 and IAS 32. We provide clear, straightforward explanations of the accounting treatment in plain English, so you fully understand the impact on your financial statements and future P&L.

We prepare the appropriate accounting journals for initial recognition of the CLN (including equity/liability bifurcation) and work with you to identify and prepare any remeasurement journals required in future reporting periods. This covers subsequent measurement, fair value assessments (under IFRS 13 where applicable), impairment reviews, and ongoing compliance. We work directly with your internal team and auditors to ensure smooth and timely sign-off.

We can also review draft CLN agreements upfront and advise on the accounting consequences before issuance, helping you avoid unexpected surprises later. We support the accounting and valuation of a wide range of complex instruments, including embedded derivatives, warrants, and other hybrid arrangements.

Impairment Reviews & Valuations for Financial Reporting

Auditors are increasingly scrutinising impairment assessments, particularly for goodwill and intangible assets following acquisitions or in challenging market conditions. Under IAS 36, goodwill and indefinite-life intangibles must be tested for impairment at least annually. All other assets must be tested when there is any indication of impairment.

We support detailed impairment testing under IAS 36 for goodwill, intangible assets and other non-financial assets. This includes value-in-use calculations, fair value less costs of disposal assessments, sensitivity analysis and supporting documentation for board and auditor review. We work directly with your auditors to ensure the work achieves a smooth sign-off.

New Standards Implementation & Ongoing Compliance

We help companies assess and implement new or amended IFRS standards, including drafting detailed impact assessment reports that clearly quantify and explain the effect on your financial statements. We then work directly with your finance team to process any necessary adjustments, update accounting policies, and prepare transition plans.

Many clients retain us on a flexible, ongoing basis for ad-hoc technical queries, periodic reviews of significant transactions, and hands-on support during year-end and interim reporting cycles.

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Corporate Governance & Plc Compliance

At Westend Corporate, we have helped companies meet these demands for over 20 years. We deliver practical, experienced support that reduces risk, eases the administrative burden on your team and allows your Board to focus on running the business and creating value.

Outsourced Company Secretary Services

We can act as your named Company Secretary or provide a fully outsourced company secretarial function. This includes day-to-day governance advice, maintenance of statutory registers (including the option and warrant register), Companies House filings and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and relevant listing rules.

Our experienced team, made up of qualified solicitors and accountants with over 20 years of experience, becomes a trusted extension of your Board that provides continuity, knowledge and proactive guidance on governance matters.

We can also provide a registered office address with mail handling and forwarding services, ensuring professional compliance and separation from your operational premises. Our support extends to director identity verification with Companies House, company formation for pre-listing entities and KYC assistance where required for shareholders, PDMRs or new appointments.

Board Effectiveness & Committee Support

We provide comprehensive support for effective Board and committee operations. This includes preparing forward-looking meeting schedules, drafting detailed board packs and agendas, attending meetings, producing accurate minutes and tracking action points through to completion.

We support your key committees (Audit, Remuneration, Nomination and Risk) with tailored papers and governance advice, helping your Board operate efficiently and in line with best practice expectations.

Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Compliance

We help you establish and maintain robust inside information processes, insider lists and disclosure controls required under the UK Market Abuse Regulation. MAR is critical for protecting market integrity, preventing insider trading and market manipulation and maintaining investor confidence, whilst also shielding your company from severe financial penalties, regulatory enforcement and reputational damage.

We offer a practical approach that includes training for directors and employees, ongoing monitoring and support with announcements of inside information. Our practical approach ensures compliance while minimising disruption to your business.

Regulatory Announcements & RNS Filings

We draft and manage the submission of all required regulatory announcements (RNS / RNS Reach), including trading updates, results announcements, director dealings (PDMR notifications) and material event disclosures. We work closely with your brokers and other advisers to ensure announcements are clear, timely and fully compliant.

Shareholder Meeting Services

We manage the full cycle of shareholder meetings, including Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs). Our support covers notice preparation, proxy management, meeting logistics, minute-taking, and filing of resolutions. We also advise on best practice for shareholder communications and voting outcomes.

Corporate Governance Reviews & Framework Development

We conduct independent governance reviews and gap analyses against the QCA Corporate Governance Code (for AIM/Aquis) or the UK Corporate Governance Code (for Main Market). We provide practical recommendations to strengthen your governance framework, board effectiveness, and reporting disclosures. Many clients engage us for ongoing annual reviews and policy updates.

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Strategic Finance Consulting

Strategic finance decisions often sit at the heart of a company’s next phase of growth or transition. Whether evaluating an acquisition, raising capital, optimising your financing structure or preparing for a sale or listing, you need more than technical accounting or day-to-day reporting. You need clear strategic direction, sophisticated financial modelling and experienced, independent advice that aligns with your objectives.

At Westend Corporate, our senior corporate finance specialists bring over 20 years’ experience advising private companies, growth businesses and listed entities on the London markets. We provide pragmatic, commercially focused strategic finance consulting that acts as a natural extension of your board and finance leadership.

We work seamlessly alongside your management team and existing advisors, offering strategic analysis and hands-on support and planning to ensure your strategic goals are met.

M&A and Transaction Advisory

We provide end-to-end financial and strategic support for mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions. On the buy side, we assist with financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, modelling and post-completion planning. On the sell side, we help prepare the business for sale through data room organisation and due diligence assistance.

We produce high-quality financial models, sensitivity and scenario analysis alongside clear board memos that support the outcomes. Throughout, we coordinate closely with your legal, tax, corporate finance and other advisors to ensure all workstreams remain aligned and the transaction timetable is met.

Strategic Financial Modelling and Planning

We assist with forward-looking financial analysis that tests assumptions and quantifies outcomes under different scenarios. We design and build financial models tailored to your exact requirements, incorporating key drivers, revenue and cost projections, cash flow forecasting and sensitivity analysis. These models can be used to support an investment case and enable the Board to forecast effectively while building in their own key sensitivities that affect future decisions.

Capital Structure Optimisation and Refinancing

An appropriate capital structure is fundamental to financial flexibility and value creation. We conduct detailed reviews of your existing debt and equity mix, model alternative structures and refinancing options, assess covenant headroom and prepare supporting materials for discussions with existing or new lenders and investors. Our support extends to negotiating improved terms, structuring new facilities and ensuring the chosen structure aligns with your growth plans and risk appetite.

Board-Level Strategic Finance Advisory

Many clients value ongoing or project-based access to senior, independent financial thinking at board level. We provide advisory support on major strategic decisions, act as a sounding board for the CFO and CEO, prepare or review key financial strategy papers, and offer non-executive style challenge and insight without the formality of a board appointment. This service is particularly valuable during periods of rapid growth, transition or significant corporate activity.

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