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    People & Purpose

    Meet the Team

    The advisory specialists who source your deals, stress-test the numbers, structure your funding, and guide every negotiation from first approach to signed contract.

    Martin Godfrey Legido
    Martin Godfrey Legido — FCCA Chartered Accountant, Founder & Lead Adviser
    Founder & Lead Strategist

    Martin Godfrey Legido

    Managing Director & Chartered Accountant

    Martin is a serial entrepreneur, Chartered Accountant, and best-selling author of Your Wealth Starts Here (Amazon). With over £38 million in SME and commercial acquisitions under his belt, he bridges the gap between high-level corporate M&A rigor and practical small business reality.

    Known for his ethical approach and dry humor, Martin guides buyers away from predatory "guru" courses toward real, signed transactions — helping good people buy great businesses without the corporate games.

    After studying law and qualifying as an FCCA Chartered Accountant, Martin spent the first part of his career leading finance and marketing divisions for blue-chip multinationals across New York, Hong Kong, London, Barcelona, and Madrid — including IBM Ltd, Unisys Computers, PWC and City of London M&A consultancies.

    Master FranchisesLaunched two master consumer franchises across Spain and Holland.
    SME Acquisitions & Trade SalesAcquired and successfully exited companies in plumbing, electrics, PC peripherals, and Godfreys Schnapps.
    Property & Investment PortfolioBuilt a multimillion-pound UK & Spanish commercial property portfolio.
    Best-Selling AuthorPenned Amazon bestseller 'Your Wealth Starts Here' on cash flow & equity.
    Martin's Philosophy

    "We don't sell hope or perform wealth with flashy cars. We perform balance sheet arithmetic, verify cash flow, and help good people buy great businesses."

    Advisory Specialists

    The Specialists Behind Your Deal

    From financial due diligence and valuation analysis to debt structuring and off-market outreach, our team covers every phase of your acquisition.

    Audrey Nieuwenhuizen

    Audrey Nieuwenhuizen

    Senior Financial Analyst

    Financial Analysis

    ACCA-qualified accountant who analyses acquisition financials to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and ensure every deal is backed by solid numbers.

    Role & Expertise
    • Cross-industry experience across retail, construction, trucking, pharmaceuticals & services
    • Full accounts management through to specialist creditors, debtors & general ledger
    • Deep balance sheet analysis for acquisition due diligence
    • Brings clarity to the numbers so buyers can decide with confidence
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    Sonya Evans

    Sonya Evans

    Business Manager

    Leadership

    Seasoned Business Manager keeping daily operations and strategic planning running smoothly across the firm.

    Role & Expertise
    • Over a decade of business management experience
    • Oversees daily operations and team alignment
    • Strategic planning and process optimisation
    • Keeps the advisory team focused on outstanding results
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    Nikolas Sifonios

    Nikolas Sifonios

    Senior Financial Analyst

    Financial Analysis

    Expert financial analyst with a background at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley, delivering strategic insights for acquisition decisions.

    Role & Expertise
    • Former analyst at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley
    • Active investor bringing real-market perspective
    • Complex financial data analysis & strategic insight
    • Deep understanding of financial markets and trends
    Ian Hunter

    Ian Hunter

    Debt & Equity Advisor

    Deal Origination

    Accomplished CEO, Board Director and funding specialist guiding businesses through growth, turnaround and recovery.

    Role & Expertise
    • Over two decades of board-level experience
    • Facilitated funding rounds from £500K to £30M+
    • Expertise across equity, debt, asset, trade & bridging finance
    • Mentor and business coach with strong governance credentials
    John Offord

    John Offord

    Debt & Equity Advisor

    Deal Origination

    Experienced financial services director specialising in cash flow and asset-backed lending solutions for acquisitions.

    Role & Expertise
    • Specialist in Asset-Backed Lending (ABL)
    • Invoice Discounting, Factoring & Invoice Finance
    • Cash flow structuring for acquisition deals
    • Graduate of Magdalen College School
    Jennilyn Dacillo

    Jennilyn Dacillo

    Junior Financial Analyst

    Financial Analysis

    Detail-driven analyst ensuring financial processes run smoothly and buyers get reliable, accurate insights.

    Role & Expertise
    • 8 years in Accounts Payable
    • 5 years in Accounts Receivable
    • 3 years in Financial Reporting
    • Keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
    Vanessa Diaz

    Vanessa Diaz

    Marketing & Deal Sourcing Assistant

    Deal Origination

    Skilled marketing assistant crafting strategies and supporting initiatives that drive deal-sourcing results.

    Role & Expertise
    • Campaign management and execution
    • Market research and analysis
    • Marketing strategy development
    • Supports deal-sourcing outreach initiatives

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