Michael Simms Email & Phone Number

Burton Latimer, Gb

London, United Kingdom

BDO has over 80 years of experience in maritime and is widely acknowledged as a leading accountant and financial adviser to the shipping industry. Our team has very strong relationships across the industry, both in the UK and overseas. My clients range from individuals and owner-managed businesses through to publicly listed companies and groups in the UK and around the globe. I advise clients in every area of the industry, including ship owners and operators, shipbrokers, ship managers and marine service businesses, through to Private Equity funds and banks.

London

Head of Shipping and Transport & Head of Energy, Mining and Renewals.As a partner, I provide clients with the advice and support required to tackle compliance, improve performance and access capital markets. My team are able to respond quickly to client needs, offer the full range of assurance and advisory services, and all at a sensible cost. 1) Public markets and listed experience (AIM and LSE) I undertake audit, consultancy and regulatory reporting assignments for various UK listings and international clients in the shipping and energy sectors, including natural resources.2) Corporate finance I have worked with a broad range of corporate and private clients and is experienced in dealing with mergers and acquisitions, company flotations, due diligence, valuation and general transaction support. This encompasses operational and strategic reviews, feasibility studies, financial reporting and bespoke modelling assignments. 3) Corporate governance and risk management I have led process and governance reviews for private and publicly quoted companies for more than 10 years. I have undertaken a number of specialist reviews for clients, including the provision of consultancy advice on the implementation and effectiveness of risk management systems, and embedding enterprise risk management into the culture of the organisation.4) Forensic experience I am able to deliver forensic accounting and expert evidence on accountancy issues. I am experienced in business planning, financial planning, project appraisals and the use of computerised accounting models, particularly in the context of forensic accounting.

Middle East

Specialising in the petrochemical, oil and gas sectors.

Northamptonshire, Uk

Specialising in advising owner managed businesses.

Education record

Btec - National Diploma In Business And Finance

Education record