Martin Athey

What is your role at BHP/Translink?
I am a Partner at Translink and lead our Transaction Services team, which provides Financial and Tax Due Diligence and SPA Advisory services. I am an experienced corporate financier, typically advising on deals in the £5m to £100m valuation range for a variety of clients, including corporate acquirors, private equity, banks, and debt funds.

I am a qualified Chartered Accountant with around 25 years of experience working in accountancy practices. I have specialised in the transactional field since 2006, working on well over 200 deals to date. I previously led the Yorkshire and North East due diligence team at an international accountancy firm before joining Translink/BHP in 2019.

What are you most passionate about?
Quality service on a timely basis, pragmatic approach, and building relationships.

What keeps you motivated?
Achieving great results for my clients, developing the team, and building a high-quality offering.

What advice would you give trainees starting out?
Technical knowledge is important, but also try to maximise opportunities that arise to broaden your experience.