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Keen Advice testimonials

Hard copies of testimonials, on original company letterhead, are available on request.

"As a corporate finance advisor, I hold Mark in the highest regard... he would be an asset to any client requiring transaction advice"
Business Development Director, £400m turnover UK listed plc, acquiring a business

"I have valued Mark's experience, insight and understanding... the effort Mark has put into this project for us has significantly outweighed that made by a large firm previously engaged for the same purpose"
Managing Director, UK sub of listed US business capitalised at around $1bn, acquiring a business

"Mark was very persistent in identifying, targeting and approaching key individuals... because of his experience he has generated early credibility... I have found Mark to be easy to work with and very responsive and we look forward to continuing to work with him"
Managing Director, UK high-tech instrumentation manufacturer, selling a business

"Based on our experience Mark's approach is to 'go the extra mile' for his clients, at the same time providing better value and more attention than a larger firm would. We would have no hesitation in recommending Mark or using him again for a similar project."
Director, UK electronics manufacturer, selling a business

"In comparison to other individuals I have encountered in other firms, I regard Mark as an experienced corporate financier and I value his insight... [Mark] 'tells me the way it is', and gives fair and tough advice ... when it would be easier, indeed often more personally profitable, to take an easier track... In addition, I also find that he responds very quickly, is highly motivated and is pro-active in driving processes forward... I have enjoyed working with Mark and do not hesitate to recommend him as a great partner in a transaction."
- Retired CEO of a £60m+ turnover consulting business, with experience of 30+ business sales, acquisitions, mergers and start-ups

"I was impressed with the strength of your relationships with financiers, your ability to bring them to the table [and] your desire to put your client first and act in their best interests at all times"
MD, high-tech engineering business, buying a business