Experienced Dealmaker Joins Hawsons Corporate Finance Team

Jun 3, 2026

Author: Hawsons

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Hawsons is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Milnes as a Corporate Finance Director, further strengthening its growing deal advisory and transactions services team.

Matt joins with a wealth of experience across the regional corporate finance market, having worked with a number of well-established local firms as well as in a relationship management role within a high street bank. His appointment reflects Hawsons’ continued investment in expanding its Corporate Finance offering and supporting ambitious businesses across the region.

Matt brings particular expertise in fundraising, financial due diligence and management buyout transactions, having advised a wide range of owner-managed and private equity-backed businesses. His strong local network and deep understanding of the Yorkshire market will be a valuable addition to the team.

 Jack Ware, Corporate Finance Director at Hawsons, commented:
“We’re delighted to welcome Matt to the team. He is well established in the Yorkshire market and brings significant experience across a range of transactions. His skillset and relationships will further strengthen our ability to support clients, and his appointment follows a particularly strong period for the Hawsons Corporate Finance team, with a strong pipeline of transactions into the rest of 2026.”

 Matt Milnes added:
“I’m really pleased to be joining Hawsons at such an exciting time for the Corporate Finance team. The firm has a strong reputation in the market, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to support clients and help drive further growth across the region.”