Managing Partner
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Ben is a highly experienced corporate financier and has advised numerous companies, public and private, on M&A, capital raisings, restructurings and capital markets transactions. He is known for his agile and determined style in providing advice to boards and leading complex negotiations, often in high-pressure and high-value circumstances. Ben began his career at Schroders then taking on other roles in major investment banks. He was part of the senior team which helped Hawkpoint Partners to grow, leading to its eventual sale. Ben founded Smith Square Partners in 2010 with John Craven. He is a driving force at the firm, developing business relationships, being actively involved with transactions, as well as providing board level advice on strategy and corporate finance. Ben has significant experience as a non-executive director including until recently at Homeserve plc.
