FRP Corporate Finance appoints Mark Stoddart as partner. New partner to lead travel, leisure and hospitality sector advisory activity from london office Quick Poll What is your main specialism? One click - no sign-up All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. FRP Corporate Finance has appointed Mark Stoddart as a partner to lead its M&A activity across the travel, leisure and hospitality sectors. Based in London, Stoddart will work alongside partner Victoria Kisseleva to expand the firm's consumer sector operations across its 31 regional UK offices. He joins the firm with nearly 20 years' experience in corporate finance, having previously worked as a director supporting travel and leisure clients at a leading advisory firm. During his career, he advised on high-profile transactions in the sector, including the recent sale of golf travel operator Golfbreaks to Sports Tours International. In his new role, Stoddart will collaborate with internal teams spanning corporate restructuring, forensic services, financial advisory, real estate advisory and debt advisory. Stoddart said: "I am delighted to be joining FRP to broaden the firm's consumer expertise. The travel, hospitality and leisure sectors continue to be impacted by broader economic and geopolitical events but remain resilient, underpinned by an enduring demand from consumers for quality travel and leisure experiences. This creates opportunity but also a complex deal-doing environment and having the right mix of sector expertise, service capability and regional network is more important than ever. "What excites me about FRP is the chance to join a fast-growing firm that already has this in abundance. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with my new colleagues from around the country, and across FRP's different teams, to continue developing the strong consumer advisory service it offers to businesses." Matthew Flower, partner at FRP Corporate Finance, added: "Mark brings with him a wealth of experience supporting clients across the travel, leisure and hospitality industries, making him a welcome addition to its team in London as Accountancy Group continue to strengthen its support for consumer businesses. "Throughout his career he's achieved standout results for clients operating within this space, including on several high-profile transactions. This expertise will be invaluable for both our teams and our clients, with Mark's appointment reflecting our commitment to investing in senior talent and continuing to develop our capabilities to support firms in the lower-mid market." Published: 5h ago

FRP Corporate Finance appoints Dan Walters as tech director. The firm has completed 22 technology deals over the past two years Quick Poll What best describes your client or business mix? One click - no sign-up All data is anonymised. Polling helps Accountancy Group better understand the Accountancy Today audience and tailor its editorial. Select a subscription plan. FRP Corporate Finance has announced the appointment of Dan Walters as director to expand its technology and tech services team. Based in London, Walters brings more than 15 years of M&A advisory experience. He previously held senior roles at an accounting firm and a Big Four firm where he focused on mid-market acquisitions, investments and exits across IT cybersecurity and AI subsectors. Walters will work alongside James Mines and Peter Aspinall, both partners at FRP. News of Walters' appointment follows a period of growth for the firm, which has completed 22 technology deals over the past two years. Walters said: "I am thrilled to be joining FRP's M&A advisory team and helping to further strengthen the firm's technology offering. Technology is a sector that moves at an incredible pace, presenting both unique challenges and significant opportunities for businesses. "I am really looking forward to working alongside the talented team at FRP, leveraging deep sector expertise to deliver exceptional client outcomes in an increasingly complex deals landscape and ultimately drive sustainable growth." James Mines, partner at FRP, said: "Dan brings a track record of advising mid-market acquisitions, sale processes and exits. His expertise deepens our technology specialism as we enhance our national capabilities." Aspinall added: "Dan brings a strong track record in mid-market M&A, combined with a deep understanding of the technology sector and the opportunities and challenges facing ambitious businesses within it. His expertise strengthens our national advisory capability and means we are even better placed to support technology clients through acquisitions, investments, sale processes and exits." Published: 8h ago