Shawn established Cavu CF in 2013 following over 25 years senior deal making experience with PwC, Deloitte and BTG Corporate Finance. Shawn has a strong track record on delivering shareholder value for clients and has a particular strength in private equity transactions and selling to large corporate buyers. Shawn is recognised as one of the leading dealmakers in the North East, and won Dealmaker of the year in 2017 and 2018.
Thomas is a Director at Cavu CF and is responsible for leading all project assignments and identifying deals. Thomas has previous experience of both lead advisory and due diligence. Thomas previously worked at BDO and BTG Corporate Finance advising a range of companies and has over a decade worth of deal making experience.
Fiona is a Director at Cavu CF, having previously spent more than a decade at PwC. Fiona assists the transaction team and is responsible for the internal finance function.
Sahil is a Director at Cavu CF and is responsible for leading a wide range of sellside and buyside M&A transactions. He has established himself as a leading dealmaker, proving an ability to deliver excellent value for clients. Sahil has over a decade worth of experience advising clients, and previously worked at a large regional practice, where he qualified as a chartered accountant and latterly worked in their corporate finance team. Sahil was awarded the Emerging Dealmaker award in 2024.
Philip joined Cavu in 2022 as a Chartered Accountant, and has over 7 years of professional services experience at a large regional accountancy firm.
Philip assists the team on M&A transactions.
Outside of work Philip enjoys playing rugby and hiking in the Lake District
David was previously the Senior Partner of Deloitte Newcastle for c. 30 years. David is currently Chairman of Cavu CF and also holds a number of additional non-executive positions across the North East.
I quickly learned that the unpinning of M&A work is that people buy people. Sahil's sharp mind, impeccable manners coupled with his honest and confident approach, set the right tone with all from the outset. I would not hesitate in recommending the Cavu team
Mark Dolder, CEO, Bazaar Group
Sahil was excellent all throughout the transaction and his commercial nous and strategic thinking really does hold him above other advisers that I have met
Tim Parsons, MD, Simpson and Parsons
I have had experience with other corporate finance advisors in the past but I can honestly say there is no-one better in driving a deal forward and reaching a successful outcome. I do hope to work with Sahil again and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering an exit or acquisition.
Louise Richley, CEO, Beyond Digital
Cavu are first class at providing robust, senior led, independent advice. I'd have no problem recommending Stephen and his team to any entrepreneurs who need Corporate Finance advice or help.
Matt Lowe, CEO, LNT Group
The service provided by the Cavu team was exceptional – they took the time to understand our business and listened to what Nick and I wanted from the deal, and pursued what was in the best interest of Kykloud and its Shareholders.
