LONDON, UK – LAVA Advisory Partners, a leading M&A advisory firm based in London, has announced the appointment of Paul Joyce as a new partner. The move comes as the firm prepares for a period of accelerated growth.
Joyce brings with him over twenty years of experience in M&A and corporate finance, having held senior positions at top firms such as Deloitte, Credit Suisse, and PwC. He joins LAVA from Forvis Mazars, where he led the London M&A team for the past eight years.
With a strong background in financial and professional services, Joyce has a particular expertise in fund and trust administration, offshore services, and people-centric businesses. His appointment brings the total number of partners at LAVA to three, joining founding partners Hamish Martin and Simon Woodcock.
Woodcock commented on Joyce’s appointment, stating, “Paul is a brilliant addition for LAVA. He’s the right partner at the right time, bringing experience, energy, and valuable sector insight. It’s testament to everything we’ve built that such an experienced and respected industry figure is so keen to join us and bring his skills to bear for the benefit of the team and our clients. We’re delighted to welcome him to LAVA and have no doubt he’ll fit right in!”
Founded in 2020, LAVA is known for its expertise in complex transactions and its status as an Employee-Owned Trust. The firm advises on M&A and financing deals across various sectors, including professional services, aerospace, education, and technology.
Commenting on his appointment, Joyce said, “From my first meeting with Hamish and Simon, I was struck by the clarity of the firm’s proposition, the strength of its team, and the quality of its client base. There’s a huge opportunity to be the boutique advisor of choice for real people: founders, investors, and teams who want something more thoughtful, more human, and more transparent than the usual M&A experience. Being able to deliver that is what gets me out of bed in the morning.”
Joyce’s arrival follows the recent appointment of five new hires at LAVA, including three Associate Directors, an Analyst, and an Operations Coordinator earlier this year.
For more information about LAVA, please visit their website at https://www.lavaadvisory.com/.
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