Opus Advisory Group has appointed Tom Windett as Partner in its Strategic Advisory division as it looks to expand its debt advisory offering to mid-market businesses.
Windett (main picture) will work across the firm’s Bristol and London offices, advising businesses and management teams on funding requirements including working capital, acquisitions, property development and shareholder transactions.
He brings experience across corporate banking and independent debt advisory, with much of his career focused on privately owned and mid-market businesses.
For the past six years, Windett has worked in independent debt advisory, helping businesses structure and secure funding for growth, investment and transactions.
PROPERTY AND TRANSACTION FUNDING
At Opus, he will work alongside the group’s Strategic Advisory, Deal Advisory and Restructuring & Insolvency teams to help businesses access funding alongside its wider advisory services.
He will also develop relationships with businesses and professional advisers across London, Bristol and the South of England.
Windett says: “Opus has built a strong platform, and there is a significant opportunity to develop the debt advisory offering further, both by supporting existing clients and by building new relationships in the market.
“My background has always involved working closely with business owners and management teams to understand what they are trying to achieve and then finding the right funding solution to support that. That might be investment for growth, an acquisition, a shareholder transaction or simply ensuring the business has the right working capital structure in place.”
‘SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE’
Tim Dolder, managing oartner at Opus Advisory Group, says: “Tom brings significant experience of both the banking and independent advisory markets and a strong understanding of the funding challenges and opportunities facing privately owned and mid-market businesses.
“His appointment adds further depth to our advisory capability and strengthens the support we can provide to businesses at every stage of their journey, whether they are looking to fund growth, complete a transaction, restructure existing facilities or navigate a period of change.”
