About me
I was attracted to Wilson Partners by the ambitions of the company, the team culture and positivity throughout the business.
I am a Director within the Corporate Finance team. Having over 30 years of experience, including over 13 years in a senior position at the UK ‘Big 4’, partner positions with UK and international ‘Big 6’ firms, as well as Finance Director of a UK facilities management company. I have completed numerous assignments in Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia, completing over 130 successful transactions ranging from sub £500k to over £300 million. I have advised the board of a UK-listed PLC and a UK industry regulator.
My role in the Corporate Finance team here at Wilson Partners is focused on advising shareholders and executing deals, including company acquisitions and disposals, MBOs and fundraisings.
Philip’s latest videos
What does a typical sale process look like?
This video explains what a typical sale process looks like when exiting a business, outlining the key stages from initial preparation through to completion.
Dan James, Ed Macpherson and Philip Atkinson on M&A
As a business owner, you’re the driving force behind your company’s growth. We understand that, and we’re here to help […]
Read Philip's latest insights
UK lower mid-market M&A: YTD review and YTG outlook (2026)
Stability has returned to the market, and while buyers remain disciplined, the outlook for the rest of the year is…
UK lower mid-market M&A – H1 review & H2 outlook (2025)
The UK lower mid-market M&A segment experienced a subdued first half of 2025, shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty, cautious investor sentiment,…
Seeking investment: What a Private Equity investor looks for
Certain firms exclusively pursue large-scale deals exceeding £100 million, while others concentrate on smaller transactions. Furthermore, some firms differentiate themselves…
Seeking investment: Different types of investor
Seeking equity investment can bring a significant number of benefits to a business, not just an injection of cash, but…
Seeking investment: Getting your business fit for investment
It all starts with ‘cash-flow’. Review (regularly) what’s coming in, what’s going out in order to optimise your cash position,…
Seeking investment: Debt vs equity
Most businesses start off self-funded by the entrepreneur (sometimes referred to as bootstrapping), and possibly with loans and investment from…