Helen Higginbotham

Helen Higginbotham and the due diligence team recently assisted on an M&A deal for cloud solution provider FluidOne. Their tailored advice and commitment led to the deal being completed smoothly.

Roy Hastings, CFO of FluidOne, said: “We have worked with Helen and the HCR due diligence team on a series of M&A deals over recent years. The team has grown to understand our business and our requirements well and is able to tailor advice and reporting effectively to the specific needs of FluidOne and our investors.

“Where there’s been inevitable timetable pressures on a corporate transaction, Helen and the team have shown a great deal of commitment to the client cause by navigating some intensive periods of work to get a report out on time.”

Helen Higginbotham and the due diligence team have received high praise thanks to their continued work with Polaris, one of the leading providers of children’s services in the UK.

In order for Polaris to complete a recent transaction, Helen and her team undertook due diligence processes to ensure the deal would go smoothly.

Richard Knipe, head of mergers and acquisitions for Polaris, said: ““HCR have supported us on a number of transactions in recent years.

“I am always impressed by the scope of work the due diligence team undertake and the volume of documents they review and advise on. Their ability to distil complex matters down to identifying material issues and provide advice and solutions provides the reassurance we need to complete deals.

“Helen and her colleagues are highly experienced and professional. They know our business and what sector specific issues and risks we face. They are always positive and engaging and are a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with them on future transactions.”