RSM UK expands debt advisory team with two senior hires
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has expanded its debt advisory team with the appointment of George Fieldhouse and Alex Dugay as partners.
George has over 18 years’ experience in debt advisory. He joins RSM from Grant Thornton, where he spent four years as a partner and led its corporate finance debt advisory practice. George’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of debt financing – from acquisition financing to refinancing and lender education processes. He has a strong track record supporting private companies and private equity-backed businesses in all sectors including TMT, business services and healthcare and across a range of debt products from senior and challenger banks to debt funds, hybrid capital and asset-based lending
Alex brings over 17 years’ experience in debt markets, advising a range of clients from listed companies to large privately owned businesses across all industries. He specialises in delivering bespoke funding solutions and securing the financing that best fits clients’ individual needs. Over the past decade, he has raised over £7bn in the debt markets, with expertise spanning bank debt, US private placements and asset-based lending. He joins the firm from his previous role as managing director at Peel Hunt, and prior to that, he spent over seven years at Deloitte.
At RSM, both Alex and George will focus on expanding the firm’s debt advisory offering, with a particular focus on strengthening the team’s London presence. They will also work closely with the wider consulting and corporate finance teams to support larger, more complex projects and bolster the firm’s capabilities in providing debt advisory support nationally to a wide range of clients.
George Fieldhouse, partner at RSM UK, said: “Joining RSM marks a fantastic opportunity to build on the team’s established successes and support its continued growth. The firm’s transatlantic partnership with RSM US creates a unique scope for increased collaboration with our US colleagues, supporting our shared clients, and allows us to tap into a significant pool of capital and international investment opportunities. I’m excited to get stuck into supporting clients with navigating their specific needs and achieving the best possible outcomes.”
Alex Dugay, partner at RSM UKsaid: “RSM offers the perfect environment for me to engage in the work I find most rewarding – being hands on and providing advice that genuinely impacts how clients run their businesses. I’m looking forward to leveraging the firm’s collaborative approach, working with teams in various specialisations to deliver a full suite of advisory support for clients.”
Jason Stone, partner and head of special situations and debt advisory at RSM UK, added: “We’re delighted to welcome George and Alex to the team at RSM. As the appetite for debt advisory support grows, their joint experience and specialist expertise will be invaluable to our clients and puts us in an even stronger position to meet increasing demand.”