Meridian Corporate Finance Reviews 15

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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  1. Business broker
  2. Business management consultant
  3. Consultant

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Providing trusted advice to business owners and management teams since 2002 Meridian are a long-established and award-winning independent corporate finance firm based in the South. We work alongside our clients to determine their strategic aims and are committed personally to deliver their ambitions. Our successful track record of completing company sales, MBOs, raising finance or facilitating investments is unrivalled. At Meridian, we recognise that every business we deal with is unique. Our “next step thinking” approach helps us to see the bigger picture and gain an in-depth understanding of what is best for our clients, having taken the time to understand their objective and also the strategic direction of their business.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

15 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LBHS MBO

From our first consultation, Meridian have been accessible, helpful, and flexible to our needs of running a company but with the end goal in mind.

Having gone through a similar restructure eleven years ago, the process was familiar, for the three new directors this was all new but not overwhelming at all, this was down to the engaging approach from Philip and Hattie.
No question was dismissed as insignificant, we all felt valued which was comforting, we are looking forward to working with Meridian again and would wholeheartedly recommend their services.

1 March 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Engaging Meridian as our advisors…

“Engaging Meridian as our advisors proved to be a great decision and was of paramount importance to the success of our business sale. From the outset, Philip, Darren and Team gave clear, professional advice and quickly become an embedded part of our business to help us navigate our journey from start to finish. Their extensive knowledge and contact base was both very impressive and incredibly valuable throughout the negotiations. I have no hesitation in recommending Meridian to anyone looking to sell or restructure a business, rest assured you’re in very safe hands!”

22 September 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is ashame on Meridian Finance…

It is ashame on Meridian Finance employe name is Danielle, they are purely liar, and they effect my purchase because I told them I'm not planning to carry on my mortgage.

11 April 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from Meridian Corporate Finance

Hi Turgay, we think you have posted your review to the wrong company. We are Meridian Corporate Finance our website is www.meridiancf.com and do not deal with mortgage services nor have an employee named Danielle. We think the company you are referring to is www.meridianmortgages.net. We would be grateful if you could repost your review to the correct company and we wish you well in your endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Job Done!

Having never sold a business before it was very reassuring having the Meridian team lead by Michael Barcia guiding us throughout the whole process. Completing on a MBO after various options along our lengthy journey Mike and his team were incredibly patient, innovative and encouraging when we hit the inevitable bumps in the road. My brother and I would not hesitate in recommending Meridian as partners in what is probably most people’s deal of a lifetime!”

1 April 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meridian and Trethowans

If you need assistance to sell your company, put in place a management buy out, raise finance or facilitate investment, then Meridian will provide you with professional, experienced advice. Trethowans have worked alongside Meridian for over a decade and we look forward to working with them again on future transactions, as they provide hands on advice to sellers and management teams. You need a collaborative team which works together to achieve the client’s goals.

30 March 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Meridian has been a pleasure

Working with Meridian has been a pleasure from the start and they have helped us work through a series of potentially difficult situations with both professionalism and a focus on the ultimate aim to ensure that a good outcome was achieved for both sides. They definitely made the whole process a lot smoother, introducing trusted advisers at the right time and keeping everything on track

25 January 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shoosmiths and Meridian CF

Shoosmiths have worked with Meridian CF for over 15 years on numerous transactions. The team always provide first class advice which combines great industry knowledge with years of transactional experience. If you are looking for support to sell your company, facilitate an MBO or to raise debt or equity finance, look no further.

23 January 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Outstanding Corporate Finance Practice

As a specialist transactional tax adviser, we work extensively with Meridian across a range of corporate finance transactions. They are outstanding practitioners, commercial, professional and personable, they will work tirelessly to find the best deal for their clients, and are a pleasure to work alongside as fellow professionals.

18 January 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Meridian have been fantastic…

"Meridian have been fantastic throughout the whole process. Very supportive and pragmatic and worked closely with regional law firm Trethowans to steer me through. Thanks to all of you!

18 January 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert, added value, commercial advice

I have worked with Meridian on a number of transactions and am always impressed with their ability to achieve excellent outcomes in negotiations whilst retaining a friendly and positive approach. Both sides come away feeling it has been a win-win! They quickly identify key deal issues and manage expectations in a commercial way. This avoid unnecessary, protracted discussions and delays in the process. This adds real shareholder value. There is no doubt that my clients have seen positive benefits as a result of working with Meridian.

18 December 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Team

It's been my pleasure to work with Darren and the Meridian team for well over 10 years now. During that time I've had first hand experience of the considerable benefits that working with Meridian can bring including. Setting up a new venture. Selling an existing one. Easily engaging with Meridian's close network of financial and legal partners. Superb non-exec Director support. Very highly recommended.

20 November 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class experience

I cannot thank the Meridian team enough for the support and guidance they provided during our MBO. The financial structure of the deal was key to getting it across the finish line, so a strong management team was crucial. After initially being advised that private equity was the only option to support the purchase, along came Meridian with an arsenal of solutions to satisfy both us and the vendors. From our initial meeting through to deal day, nothing was too much trouble. If you’ve not yet signed on the dotted line, I would thoroughly recommend you meet with the Meridian team to ensure you have the best deal on the table.

20 November 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team....

Great team....experience, knowledge, expertise and business connections/network it’s all there if you are looking for corporate/business restructuring and or sale. And good people too - makes for a v positive experience all round!

17 July 2020
Unprompted review

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