# Azets corporate finance expansion in Northern UK

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/azets-corporate-finance-expansion-in-northern-uk
> Updated: 2026-09-22T09:54:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Azets has appointed David Tomlinson as a partner in its Manchester office to strengthen its transaction services team in Northern England. Tomlinson, who possesses 17 years of experience from PwC, will work within the corporate finance department to assist multinational corporates, private equity investors, and privately owned businesses.

This appointment follows a period of growth for the firm, with Azets’ UK corporate finance team being recognized by Experian as the country’s second most active adviser during the first quarter of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Azets expands Northern transaction services with new partner

Azets has appointed David Tomlinson as a partner in its Manchester office to expand its transaction services and corporate finance capabilities across the North.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azets-expands-northern-transaction-services-with-new-partner

### 2026-09-18: Azets and YFM Equity Partners announce key northern UK appointments

Azets expands its northern UK presence with the appointment of David Tomlinson as a partner in Manchester and the recruitment of 23 trainees in Yorkshire. YFM Equity Partners also named Oliver McRae investmentС

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azets-and-yfm-equity-partners-announce-key-northern-uk-appointments

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