National corporate finance firm BTG McInnes Corporate Finance has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham city centre, following a series of acquisitions around the country.

The award-winning firm, part of AIM-listed insolvency specialists Begbies Traynor Group is one of the country’s fastest growing corporate finance.  With offices already in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and London, the firm has completed more than 37 deals worth in excess of £400m in the last 12 months.

From 5^th November, the firm will have a three-strong team headed by new partner Iain Lownes who joins from Deloitte and will operate from offices in Newhall Street in the city.  This latest opening further builds their national footprint and position within the country’s key corporate finance markets.

“Birmingham is a key market for us and our appointment of Iain coupled with the opening of this office will give a foothold in a crucial market.  The West Midlands is a vibrant area for dealmaking and we are sure that with the best talent and our expertise we will thrive here and give the market more choice,” said partner Tim Edwards.

“The market in Birmingham is ready for another style of corporate finance firm,” said Iain Lownes. 

“To be given the opportunity to bring a respected brand into a new regional market is great, and I look forward to building a significant presence here,” he added.

The firm hopes to grow to 6 staff in Birmingham within 12 months.