Affinia

Affinia is a UK accountancy, tax and business advisory firm that helps businesses manage their finances, meet compliance requirements, and achieve long-term growth through expert financial guidance and support.

Affinia – Corporate Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency

Overview

We are a leading UK advisory firm providing specialist corporate finance, restructuring and insolvency support to ambitious business owners.

With a practical, commercially focused approach, we help businesses navigate critical moments of change - whether that’s accelerating growth, securing investment, managing financial pressure, or delivering a successful exit.

We bring together expertise from corporate finance, banking, and restructuring to deliver clear, actionable advice across the full business lifecycle.

What We Do

We provide end-to-end advisory support, helping business owners make confident, strategic decisions at every stage - from growth through to exit, or when facing financial or operational challenges.

Corporate Finance Advisory

Mergers & Acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side)
Exit planning and strategy
Management buy-outs and buy-ins (MBO/MBI)
Business valuations
Due diligence
Succession planning
Funding and capital raising
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
Employee Management Incentives (EMI) schemes

Restructuring & Insolvency

Business restructuring and turnaround planning
Independent business reviews (IBRs)
Cash flow support and contingency planning
Stakeholder negotiations (lenders, creditors, investors)
Formal insolvency processes and advisory
Supporting directors navigating financial distress

Why Affinia?

We deliver commercial, pragmatic advice focused on the best real-world outcome
We have deep experience across both transactions and distressed scenarios
We combine expertise across corporate finance, tax and restructuring
We provide hands-on, partner-led delivery from strategy through to completion
We have a strong track record of successful deals and business recoveries

We pride ourselves on bringing clarity to complex situations - helping you make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

Who We Work With

We work closely with:

Owner-managed recruitment businesses
High-growth SMEs
Entrepreneurs planning an exit or acquisition
Businesses seeking funding, restructuring, or turnaround support

Insights

Employee Ownership Trusts after the Budget: Are they still a smart exit strategy? | East & South East | Affinia

Case Studies

Get in Touch

Whether you’re planning an exit, exploring acquisition opportunities, or navigating more challenging circumstances, we are here to support you.

Chris Theobald – Transaction Services – South, London & The East

Director

Chris Theobald-1 (1)

Chris.theobald@affinia.co.uk

T: 07751 709887

Adam Croft – Deal Advisory - South, London & The East

Director

Adam Croft web

Adam.croft@affinia.co.uk

T: 07538 182860

Nick Carr – Deal Advisory, East Midlands

Partner

Nick Carr

Nick.carr@affinia.co.uk

T: 07919 396989

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