Finalist - CF Adviser of the Year

Philip Mettam is thrilled to be nominated as a finalist for the Corporate Finance Adviser of the Year award at the Solent Deals Awards 2024.

Two of the transactions that Philip led in the qualifying period have also been nominated:

Small Deal of the Year <£10m – Sale of CNC to Fluid One

Mid-Range Deal of the Year £10m - £50m – Sale of RiskSTOP Group to Ardonagh Advisory

As a Director of Meridian Corporate Finance, Philip leads a team of young and dynamic corporate finance professionals providing lead advisory services in the Solent region. Having worked in the Solent region for 14 years Philip has an extensive track record and completed a significant number of high-profile local deals during the qualifying period. With a background in business, accounting, and industry, he has a unique skill set that enables him to provide meaningful and trusted advice.

Philip works tirelessly for his clients going above and beyond in all aspects of any transaction he is involved in. He is greatly respected by his peers and has established solid relationships within the professional community. With the support of his team coupled with a high calibre host of local professionals, Philip is the prominent all-round corporate finance advisor in the Solent region.

As well as leading highly complex corporate finance transactions, he is also a Partner of Meridian Growth Capital, holding several Directorships in a longer-term advisory role and managing Meridian’s successful investment portfolio which has delivered substantial returns.

It is a demonstration of Philip's reputation and skill-set that he has been retained as a Board adviser for a number of past clients, assisting them to achieve long term objectives and being a trusted adviser to Shareholders and management alike.

Philip and Prabin advised the CNC shareholders on a strategic sale to FluidOne, a PE-backed cloud provider, facilitating the establishment of a new division in the South coast of the UK. The transaction exceeded initial valuation expectations through a competitive process led by Meridian.

Philip successfully advised on the sale of RiskSTOP to Ardonagh Advisory, navigating challenges of diverse shareholder interests. Through strategic negotiations and a thorough market process, Meridian secured a highly compelling offer that exceeded shareholder expectations. The transaction, completed in just 77 days, and ensures continued growth opportunities for RiskSTOP under new ownership.

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