Clearwater International

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Our reputation as a leading global corporate finance house is built on our knowledge, sector focus and bespoke service offering.

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Helping clients achieve their goals through our sector insight and extensive market knowledge lies at the heart of our ethos.

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About Us

As a leading global corporate finance house we’ve built a business based on listening to our clients. Whether advising entrepreneurs, corporates or investors, we have a great track record of originating, managing and delivering clearly defined strategies to help our clients achieve their objectives and long-term goals.

transparency, trust and mutual respect

Our relationships are always based on transparency, trust and mutual respect. Building meaningful and close relationships with clients – whether entrepreneurs, corporates or private equity houses – lies at the heart of our success.

Our proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes and achieving objectives is why management teams and investors return to us time and time again. Entrepreneurs like our honesty on valuation and process. Management teams like our focus on the deal so that they can focus on their business. While investors value our eye for detail, consistency and tenacity.

Clients value our industry knowledge and see Clearwater International as a trusted adviser who can deliver their objectives in an authentic manner.

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Transactions completed
300+

Employees
16

Offices worldwide
36Countries

Deals with clients or counterparties in over

27 October 2022
Clearwater International sustains strong performance following momentous FY 21/22 results

Global mid-market corporate finance house Clearwater International completed 64 M&A and 24 debt advisory transactions worth over €7.5bn, in the six months to September 2022.
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An interview with our CEO

The following interview with Julian Brown was recorded after his first four months as CEO of Clearwater International.

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Tell us about yourself and your experience in corporate finance
How have your first few months at Clearwater International been?
What attracts established partnerships to join Clearwater International?
What attracts partners and senior dealmakers to join Clearwater International?
What do the broad array of international partners do to connect and work with each other?
Are there any new markets you're looking to move into?
You were at PwC for many years. What aspects of that experience are you bringing to this role?
What are the biggest strategic challenges and opportunities for the company now?
What are the key focus areas for Clearwater International?
What are the key sector developments for Clearwater International?

Our values

Clients see us as personable, because we are approachable and responsive. Adaptable, because we embrace a tailored approach to doing business. And committed, because we focus on delivering the best solution.

We aim to inspire confidence, trust and respect in our clients – to do this we have to demonstrate that their requirements are important, understood and will be incorporated into the advice we give. Our advice is guided by a clear commitment to delivering excellent client outcomes.

We aim to inspire confidence, trust and respect in our clients.

Clearwater International Foundation

Our commitment extends beyond our clients and our team. The Clearwater International Foundation has been set up to support charities and local initiatives. Each year we support charitable causes through sponsorship and our team takes part in various activities to raise funds. If you would like The Clearwater Foundation to consider supporting your charity please email [email protected]

12 August 2021
Welcome home to the Ocean Revival team

After 71 amazing, and at times challenging days at sea, the Ocean Revival team have finally made it to Tower Bridge, London becoming the first to complete the ‘world’s most dangerous row’.
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12 July 2021
Ocean Revival reach the halfway point of their journey

Ocean Revival 2020 is a challenge involving a team of serving and former serving Royal Marine Commandos who have teamed up to take on the fight against threats to the ocean by rowing across the North Atlantic Ocean, from New York to London, a route that has never been completed before with the goal to support Ocean Generation, a charity aiming to raise awareness of the threats to the ocean.
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Sponsorship

12 July 2021
Ocean Revival reach the halfway point of their journey

Ocean Revival 2020 is a challenge involving a team of serving and former serving Royal Marine Commandos who have teamed up to take on the fight against threats to the ocean by rowing across the North Atlantic Ocean, from New York to London, a route that has never been completed before with the goal to support Ocean Generation, a charity aiming to raise awareness of the threats to the ocean.
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31 May 2021
Clearwater International sponsors Ocean Revival 2020

Ocean Revival 2020 is a challenge involving a team of serving and former serving Royal Marine Commandos who have teamed up to take on the fight against threats to the ocean by rowing across the North Atlantic Ocean, from New York to London, a route that has never been completed before with the goal to support Ocean Generation, a charity aiming to raise awareness of the threats to the ocean.
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15 March 2019
Clearwater International sponsors Antoine Oulhen for the Mini Transat 2019

Clearwater International is delighted to announce its sponsorship of solo sailor Antoine Oulhen, as he competes in the Mini-Transat 2019.
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Awards

15 September 2021
Clearwater International wins UK Corporate Finance House of the Year at The Private Equity Awards 2021

Clearwater International is delighted to have won UK Corporate Finance House of the Year at The Private Equity Awards 2021 in association with Real Deals. The awards recognise outstanding contribution to Europe’s private equity transactions and the most successful firms and advisers.
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30 September 2019
Clearwater International secures two wins at the West Midlands Insider Deal Makers awards

Clearwater International was delighted to win International Deal of the Year and SME Deal of the Year at the Insider West Midlands Deal Makers 2019 awards. It’s been another strong year for the team, facing strong competition from the likes of Deloitte, HSBC, Gately and PwC.
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03 October 2018
Clearwater International wins Corporate Financier of the Year at the Unquote British Private Equity Awards

Clearwater International was delighted to win Corporate Financier of the Year at the Unquote British Private Equity Awards last night.
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excellent strategic thinking

I would like to express a special thanks to Clearwater for the very successful cooperation we developed throughout the process. Clearwater was structured, well prepared, excellent strategic thinking and showed great communication skills. The team managed to negotiate firmly in stressful situations whilst navigating smoothly when needed, which are all positive characteristics I appreciate. Clearwater has added great value to us in the process – thank you.

Allan Jakobsen, CEO, Industrivarme Read more