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Sandy Pain

Manager

Sandy has a strong background in financial due diligence and corporate finance. He is passionate about using his expertise to support ambitious businesses, guiding them through complex transactions to help achieve their strategic growth objectives.

Sandy started his career at PwC in their Transaction Services team where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA). Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Grant Thornton and PwC advising on buy side, sell side, and refinancing transactions across a range of industries. He also has investment banking experience at Houlihan Lokey, working with private equity clients on fundraising and GP stake transactions.

Sandy is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and holds a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Bristol. He has also completed his Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

Recent deals

Merger/Acquisition

Digital media and content
Technology and consulting services
Marketing services and technology
Insights data and analytics

Mar
2025

IDHL acquires global marketing agency The MTM Agency

Merger/Acquisition

Digital media and content
Technology and consulting services
Marketing services and technology
Insights data and analytics

Dec
2024

Brave Bison acquires leading sports marketing agency Engage Digital Partners

Merger/Acquisition

Gaming

Oct
2024

Keywords Studios acquires US-based studio Certain Affinity

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Meet the team

William Ritchie

Founder and Managing Director

Elliott Dodds

Director

Sarah Vick

Non-Exec Director

Ollie Smith

Associate Director

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