Our Team
We are a team with deep experience of working with start-up and scale up clients. Between us, we have a wide range of financial expertise, but we share an entrepreneurial outlook, a problem-solving mentality and real commitment to this community.
Zac Brech
Zac is a former M&A banker and entrepreneur. He is CFO to Ignition Law and provides Ignition Financial clients with virtual CFO services as well as advice on strategic, financial and corporate finance matters.
Steve Hanlon
Steve is an experienced accountant specialising in corporate and business tax matters. He deals with SEIS and EIS related issues, R&D tax credits, EMI option schemes and the tax aspects of M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.
Practice Areas
Corporate Finance
With leading experience in investment banking, we are perfectly positioned to provide you with best in class corporate finance support. Whether it is a corporate sale, a reorganisation or a fund raising, we have the transaction experience you need backed up by a real understanding of how it feels to be an entrepreneur or founder in these processes.
Our team has a wealth of leading M&A experience, combined with experience of running their own start-up businesses. We know intimately how a successful exit works and can help you refine your business to make it attractive to buyers and deliver maximum value in a way that fits your objectives.
SEIS/EIS
SEIS and EIS are key aspect of funding for most start-up companies. We provide advice and execution at all stages of considering and obtaining SEIS and EIS clearance for equity investment. We will also help you protect your EIS status and optimise the outcome for your investors as you grow.
Share Options & Incentives
Share option schemes and employee incentives can be instrumental in helping SMEs, high-growth companies and founder-led businesses to employ and retain key staff. Working with Ignition Law we provide a comprehensive service to help you navigate the best way to incentivise your team. We have a particular focus on implementing EMI Share Option Schemes.
Strategic & Financial Advice
You may be needing to plan for changed circumstances or new financial pressures. You may be considering a need to set new objectives for the next few years. Our team of experienced financiers and entrepreneurs are perfectly placed to provide you with insightful, analytical and practical advice. We are also able to provide you with ongoing support to help you implement changes and deliver your plan.