Philip has over 35 years experience in advising companies on their route to exit.
A former Managing Partner of a regional law firm, with interests now in a number of complimentary businesses in the Business to Business environment.
Philip is Non Exec Director for a number of companies both traditional and tech, and brings a down to earth outside perspective to SME’s through his peer to peer Business Exposure Groups ( Est 2010 ) and Entrepreneurs Club network ( Est 1999 ).
Philip is experienced in taking buyers, sellers and investors along the journey of a sale or acquisition, addressing the issues and maximising value.
“I work closely with my business partner Nigel Jones to ensure that the deal that is struck is the deal that completes, by ironing out any areas of doubt expressed by the buyer. It’s all about managing expectations”
Philip is active and well respected in the Yorkshire business community and is surrounded by a pool of resource to call upon to make the deal complete with the minimum of disruption. He finds the Business Partnership database a valuable source of suitable buyers.
Nigel has worked in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for over 35 years. Originally in technical and commercial capacities, subsequently managing, owning, selling and buying businesses. Currently the owner of a significant air conditioning maintenance and installation business, established in 2008, looking after air conditioning systems for over 300 clients across the north of England, including hotels, motor dealerships, retail, offices as well as education establishments and hospitals.
“I work closely in Business Partnership with Philip Drazen to achieve our clients objectives, pulling on many resources and skills gained over many years from my air conditioning business. My strength is focussing on the detail to deliver a sale”
