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Kieran Lawton

Investor

Head of New Business at Palatine

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About

Kieran Lawton is Head of New Business at Palatine Private Equity LLP, where he leads the firm's financial services investment focus. He brings over 20 years of experience in M&A and private equity working with owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses, and currently serves as a non-executive director on three portfolio company boards. Lawton's background spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity operations, and work alongside management teams on business growth initiatives.

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Experience

  1. PalatineHead of New Businesscurrent2026 β€” present
  2. PalatineSenior Investment Director2020 β€” 2026
  3. PalatineInvestment Director2016 β€” 2020Manchester, United Kingdom
  4. My Pension ExpertNon Executive Directorcurrent2022 β€” presentDoncaster, England, United Kingdom
  5. Lucion ServicesNon Executive Directorcurrent2019 β€” presentGateshead
  6. The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant LtdNon Executive Directorcurrent2017 β€” presentKnutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
  7. Gusto Restaurants Group LtdNon Executive Director2017 β€” 2025Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
  8. ZyroFisherNon Executive Director2018 β€” 2022Darlington, United Kingdom
  9. BDO UK LLPM&A Director2015 β€” 2016Manchester
  10. BDO UK LLPM&A Adviser2006 β€” 2014Manchester
  11. BDO UK LLPBusiness Assurance Senior2003 β€” 2005London, United Kingdom
  12. BDO UK LLPExecutive Consultant, HR Advisory2001 β€” 2002London, United Kingdom
  13. Royal Bank of ScotlandAssociate Director, Structured Debt Solutions2009 β€” 2010Manchester, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Business TransactionsPrivate Equity31Banking4Corporate Finance34Corporate FundraisingRestaurants2Corporate Advisory1Financial Advisory4Investment AdvisoryRefinanceCross-border TransactionsClient Relationship Building
+11 moreStrategic ConsultingAccountingSMEFamily BusinessNew Business DevelopmentVenture CapitalFinancial ForecastingM&A experienceStrategic AdvisoryMergersCompany Acquisitions

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kieran Lawton?
Kieran Lawton is Head of New Business at Palatine Private Equity LLP, where he leads the firm's financial services investment focus. He brings over 20 years of experience in M&A and private equity working with owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses, and currently serves as a non-executive director on three portfolio company boards. Lawton's background spans mergers and acquisitions, private equity operations, and work alongside management teams on business growth initiatives.
Where does Kieran Lawton work?
Kieran Lawton is Head of New Business at Palatine.
Where did Kieran Lawton go to school?
Kieran Lawton studied at Newcastle University (BA (Hons) Business Management, Business); Baines School, Poulton-le-Fylde.

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