Corporate Finance lunch 2026 – Agenda

The pro-manchester Corporate Finance lunch is sponsored by Bruntwood Sci Tech, a huge thanks to them.

We are also supported each year by Experian, who produce the well-regarded Experian report each year.

It got a little crowded on arrival last year, so we have arranged arrival drinks in the Whitworth suite with its own entrance, so plenty of room for networking!

11.45 – 12.15: Registration, Drinks reception & Networking in the Whitworth suite

12.15 – 12.30: Call through to lunch in the ballroom

12.30 – 12.35: Welcome

12.35 – 13.25: This session welcomes industry leaders as they review the past years’ deals in the North West, providing commentary and analysis, with insights into the market for the year ahead.

  • Nisha Sharma / Partner, Deal Advisory, Corporate Finance M&A – KPMG
  • James Dow / Founder, Executive Director – Dow Schofield Watts
  • Aziz Ul-Haq / Partner North West – Lloyds Development Capital
  • Top speaker being confirmed!

13.25 – 14.25: 2 course lunch – Tea & Coffee

14.25 – 14.55: Fireside chat: With our key speakers as they reflect on their remarkable careers, sharing pivotal moments, challenges, successes in the North West within the M&A market.

  • Warren Mead / CEO – Sumer
  • David Moore / Founder and CEO – Axon Moore

14.55 – 15.00: Closing comments