Mark Farlow is a Partner within Debrett’s Advisory, based in London, where he leads on mid-market M&A, capital raising and strategic corporate finance assignments. With over 20 years’ experience, Mark specialises in advising owner-managed and privately held businesses on business sales, acquisitions, management buy-outs and growth funding strategies across multiple sectors.

Mark has successfully completed more than 75 transactions in the UK and internationally, covering sectors such as travel, industrials, business services, technology and consumer markets. His expertise lies in advising founders, shareholders and leadership teams on exit planning, value realisation, investment readiness and capital raising, ensuring tailored solutions for every stage of the business lifecycle.

Prior to joining Debrett’s, Mark was a Partner at FRP Advisory, where he co-led the London corporate finance team, delivering sale, acquisition and fundraising mandates for UK and international clients. He started his career at Deloitte as a Chartered Accountant (ACA), before holding senior M&A advisory roles at Catalyst Corporate Finance and Alantra, where he developed deep relationships with private equity investors and corporate acquirers.

Mark is highly regarded for his thoughtful, pragmatic approach and ability to build long-term trusted relationships with entrepreneurial business owners and management teams. His clients value his rigorous attention to detail, technical excellence and calm leadership during complex and high-stakes transactions.

At Debrett’s, Mark plays a central role in shaping the firm’s London Advisory proposition, advising on mid-market transactions including business sales, management buy-outs, acquisitions and growth capital fundraisings. His focus is on supporting ambitious, founder-led businesses in achieving successful, value-maximising outcomes.

At a Glance

Partner, Debrett’s Advisory, London

20+ years’ experience in M&A and corporate finance

Over 75 completed transactions in the UK and internationally

Specialist in business sales, acquisitions, MBOs and growth capital

Sector focus: Industrials, Business Services, Technology, Consumer

Former Partner at FRP Advisory, senior roles at Deloitte, Catalyst, Alantra

Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Trusted adviser to founder-led, privately owned businesses