Abigail Kelly

Corporate Finance Manager

Bio

Abigail joined HURST Corporate Finance as a Manager from Investment Bank and Advisory firm Cavendish, where she was an Associate Director in the Corporate Finance team based in London. As a Corporate Finance Manager at HURST, she supports a broad range of clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, helping to deliver smooth and successful deals.

Prior to her time at Cavendish, Abigail qualified as a chartered accountant in the Banking and Alternative Finance Team at BDO in London, and has a degree in Industrial Economics from The University of Nottingham.

I love my role because...

No two days are ever the same. I enjoy working closely with owner-managed businesses and getting to understand the people behind them, their ambitions and what they have built. Being part of a deal process from start to finish and helping clients through such an important stage of their journey is incredibly rewarding.

My favourite thing about HURST Corporate Finance is…

The team and the culture. Everyone is approachable, supportive and genuinely invested in helping each other develop. There is a real collaborative feel across the wider firm, which means our clients benefit from specialist expertise throughout every stage of a transaction.

Our clients chose HURST Corporate Finance because…

We build strong relationships and provide straightforward, practical advice. Selling or buying a business is a huge moment, and clients value having a team around them that is responsive, supportive and focused on getting the best possible outcome.

When I imagine HURST Corporate Finance in 2034...

I see the team continuing to grow its reputation as one of the leading advisors for entrepreneurs in the North West and beyond, while still keeping the culture and personal approach that makes HURST unique.