Irwin Mitchell targets firms looking to complete a fundraise or IPO

LAW firm Irwin Mitchell is targeting businesses and individuals looking to complete a fundraising exercise, an IPO or a voluntary exit.
 
The firm is running a free session at its offices in Birmingham on September 11 which is aimed at medium to large sized businesses.

The event, between 5.30 and 7.30pm, is being run in conjunction with Board Evaluation and will offer advice on a range of issues from financial strategy to getting the board and senior management team right.
 
The first guest speaker will be Jean Pousson, from Board Evaluation, a management consultant with over 20 years’ experience working with boards, coaching executives and delivering training assignments in the fields of finance, strategy, risk and board performance. He will look at the latest thinking in strategy and assess the link between strategy and success.
 
Irwin Mitchell Corporate Partner, Nick Dawson, will also be presenting. Dawson specialises in corporate, M&A and private equity work. He has more than 10 years’ experience advising on all aspects of corporate finance work including raising finance, acquisitions and disposals for corporate clients and individuals. He will highlight the focus that acquirers and funders place on due diligence and how to proactively manage and prepare a business for funding and exits.
 
Following the presentations, there will be a panel session allowing attendees to question representatives from the banking, corporate finance and VC markets.
 
Chris Rawstron, Partner and Head of Business Legal Services at Irwin Mitchell in Birmingham said: “This event will provide valuable insight into what businesses need to do so that they are fully prepared for a fundraising exercise or planned exit. It is designed to be interactive and also provide a valuable networking opportunity for all guests.”