Issue 7 2019

Acquisition International - Issue 7 2019 41 Oct18296 Hines Associates of London prides itself on helping its clients to achieve their strategic objectives through its corporate financial services. In the wake of being recognised in the 2018 Global Excellence Awards, we speak to founder, Richard Hines, about the company and its ethos. ines Associates is an independent London-based firm which prides itself on the quality of its advice and execution. Founded in 2002 as a specialist corporate finance advisor to financial institutions, the firm has since built a strong reputation for its knowledge and understanding of the insurance, banking, wealth management and asset management sectors. Today, it is one of the leading firms in its field. Led by its founder, Richard Hines, the team has many years of hands- on experience, advising clients at City and Wall Street banks and many other international financial services businesses. “Experienced at advising entrepreneurial businesses, we provide a truly personal, bespoke service and strategic, tactical solutions to every requirement, based on a thorough understanding of your needs,” explains Richard. Straight Talkers H The Hine’s Associates’ team combines highly experienced senior bankers with expert corporate finance professionals. “Each project is led by one of our business principals, with the necessary experience and sector knowledge,” he continues. “They are intrinsically involved throughout the process – a fact that separates us from other corporate financiers. We’re straight talking, collaborative and clear.” The firm’s ethos is to build strong, long term relationships with each of its clients, based on mutual trust and respect, and it facilitates transactions in London, the UK and Europe for buyers around the globe. “Our global view influences everything we think and do. The world is a small place now, with the need for international exposure more prominent than at any other time.” Richard himself has many years of experience in advising financial services clients on transactions and corporate strategy. Prior to setting up Hines Associates he was Managing Director at Citigroup’s Investment Bank and Co-Head for the European Insurance and Asset Management Groups. He trained as an accountant at PWC and worked at AT Kearney as Partner in their Insurance Practice, as a re- insurer at M&G Re and in various managerial positions at Prudential. “At Hines Associates we treat our clients as individuals and provide a highly personal service. We are real people with integrity, we represent the interests of our clients with clear, objective advice, forming trusted relationships based on mutual respect,” Richard states. “We are committed to providing the right advice and the optimum service whatever your needs, whether your organisation is large or small.” “Our global view influences everything we think and do. The world is a small place now, with the need for international exposure more prominent than at any other time.”