Building a global presence
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Price Waterhouse's entertainment, media and communications department has been focusing on business outside the very large telecommunications and media deals, according to John Harley, world head of these activities at Price Waterhouse. He has been seeking to expand the company's global presence, and has emphasized the need to build on local strength. He accepts that some issues are being overlooked as the leading accounting firms merge and become increasingly international in their activities.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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KPMG blunts SG's UK franchise
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KPMG has recruited the whole of SG Hambros' advisory team based in Leeds, England. William Nabarro and Bob Bigley will be partners responsible for serving KPMG's mid-market client base, while Nabarro will also be KPMG corporate finance Vice-Chmn and will source deals nationally. This development will not have a negative impact on SG Hambros' big-ticket work. KPMG will take on the client list of Nabarro and Bigley, but will take care to avoid any conflicts of interest.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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A changing tide in recruitment
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The appointment of Mike Williamson and David Karat by Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance is an example of the growing trend by accountancy firms to expand in the corporate finance arena. Williamson was formerly managing director of capital structures at CSFB, while David Karat was co-head of financial institutions at BZW. KPMG Corporate Finance has also recently attracted high profile corporate finance professionals.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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