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Independent Corporate Finance Advisers

Helping growing companies achieve their goals.

Results-driven corporate finance advice to public and private companies - from IPO through to ongoing advisory, fundraisings, M&A and the Takeover Code.

AIM Nominated AdviserAQSE Corporate AdviserUK Takeover Code AdviserOfficial List SponsorMember, London Stock ExchangeAuthorised by the FCA

Powering Growth, Unlocking Potential


A boutique adviser with the reach of a major house.

Cairn is an independent corporate finance adviser. We focus solely on providing the most effective and results-driven corporate finance advice to public and private companies. Founded in 2010, our team brings together more than 130 years of collective experience across UK M&A and capital markets.

Because we are independent - without ties to specific brokers, analysts or products - our advice is impartial, pragmatic and shaped entirely by what is right for your business.

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Independent counsel

We have no ties to brokers, analysts or products. Advice serves your interests alone - pragmatic, impartial and cost-effective.

Regulatory depth

Recognised across AIM, AQSE and the Official List. We navigate the Takeover Code and listing rules with quiet authority.

Long-term partnership

Some clients have been with us for over fifteen years. We stay close through every stage of the public-company lifecycle.

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Sector Specialism


Mining, Oil & Gas.

Cairn has earned a particular reputation for advising natural-resource companies - from pre-revenue exploration through to producing assets. Our consultants include qualified mining engineers and petroleum geologists, giving us the technical fluency to act decisively when it matters.

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In Their Words

What our clients say.

A stand-out NOMAD team. They were instrumental in ensuring our company had a successful IPO and capital raising by providing invaluable support and advice throughout the transaction process.
CEO, EnergyPathways plc
The team at Cairn remained patient from start to finish, allowing us to achieve admission in short order once conditions allowed.
CEO, Guardian Metal Resources plc
Cairn Financial Advisers played a key role in Talon's successful admission to AIM, the acquisition of Wedgetail Mining Corporation and the completion of its fundraising. Their commercial insight, technical expertise and unwavering commitment throughout the process were invaluable in helping the Company achieve its strategic objectives.
Director, Talon Resources plc

Considering your next step in the capital markets?

Whether IPO, secondary fundraising, takeover or strategic acquisition - we would be glad to hear from you.

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