Learn more about Simon Ward

Simon is a Managing Partner of our Corporate Finance business based in our Birmingham office and works across the UK and internationally. He advises institutions, owner managers, founders and corporates on all types of corporate finance transactions across a range of sectors.

Simon has over 25 years of experience in the corporate finance and private equity market. His experience in private equity has enabled him to build a track record working on a range of private equity deals, including management advisory services, sale mandates and providing acquisition support to PE-backed businesses.

Recent notable transactions include advising the shareholders of JMC Aviation on its cross-border sale to Launch, a US-based investee company of Capitol Meridian Partners. He provided buy-side advice to LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Bank, on its growth capital investment in Harper James, a fast growing full service commercial law firm.

He also recently provided buy-side support to Severn Trent on multiple acquisitions for its non-regulated water services division.

Before joining BTG over 13 years ago, Simon spent 10 years working in private equity as an investor with Livingbridge and Mercia. Prior to that, he worked in corporate finance advisory and leveraged finance.

He qualified as a Chartered Accountant at a Big Four accounting practice.

Office locations

1F, Cathedral Place, 42-44 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5QB

View office details

Connect with Simon

Analysis

News and insights

Stay ahead with commentary on the latest sector trends, regulatory changes and market developments from our team of experts.

View all news and insights View all news and insights
bitcoin (2)
General
17/09/2026

Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against sovereign debt risks and policy responses comes back into focus

Bitcoin’s recovery from its July low coincided with the announcement of expanded US Treasury.

Read more
belper auction
Client news
17/09/2026

Belper hospital complex with potential for 70-plus homes heads to auction with £2.6m guide price

A substantial former historic hospital complex in Belper town centre, with potential for conversion to more than 70 homes, is to go to auction this month with a combined guide price of £2.63m.

Read more
thai restuarant
Client news
15/09/2026

BTG advises on sale of quick service restaurant franchise to BGF backed restaurant group Giggling Squid

BTG, the leading financial and real estate advisory group, has facilitated the sale of the quick service restaurant (QSR) and fast casual dining group Thai Express UK to Canalside Ventures Ltd.

Read more

© 2026 BTG Consulting plc - Incorporated and registered in England and Wales - VAT Number: 880996072 - Company Registration Number: 05120043

This site uses cookies to monitor site performance and provide a mode responsive and personalised experience. You must agree to our use of certain cookies. For more information on how we use and manage cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.

Close