With an active pipeline for 2026, the Corporate Finance team is building on the momentum of a successful 2025 and expects continued growth across growth investment work, sell-side mandates, debt advisory and acquisition support.
This expansion is further supported by the rapid growth of PKF Smith Cooper’s Transaction Services team.
Chloe started her career in audit with a Big Four firm and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2021.
She moved into M&A shortly after, advising owner-managed businesses on company sales over the next three years at a boutique corporate finance firm.
Last year, PKF Smith Cooper Corporate Finance completed transactions totalling £400 million, with activity spanning a diverse range of sectors including industrials and engineering, professional services, self-storage, and food and beverage.
On joining the firm, Chloe said: “PKF Smith Cooper has a strong reputation for delivering successful outcomes for owner-managed businesses, and I’m excited to join the Corporate Finance team at a time of growing deal activity.
“I’m looking forward to working with ambitious management teams across the West Midlands and beyond, providing clear, commercial advice through every stage of a transaction and helping clients achieve the best possible result.”
Darren Hodson, corporate finance partner at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chloe to the team. As market activity continues to strengthen, we have a busy year ahead and Chloe’s experience in advising owner-managed businesses means she will be able to hit the ground running. She will be an invaluable addition to the team.”
