M&A Director (South West & Wales) , Alvarez & Marsal
After spending nearly two decades working in the region’s M&A, predominantly at EY where she spent 15 years, Claire Edwards is now the regional lead in the region for Alvarez & Marsal, leading the global firm’s push into the region and its growth ambition.
Founding partner, Laminar Growth Partners
After a decade as an investor at BGF in Bristol, where his work included the firm’s investments into Vysiion, Adestra, and Nonwovenn, Daniel Tapson joined forces with his ex-BGF colleague Liam Pursall to found Laminar in 2025, to deliver operational and strategic support to the shareholders of private businesses looking to professionalise and prepare their business for investment or exit.
Partner, HCR Law
Tim Ward is a Partner in HCR Law’s Corporate team. He has worked with a wide range of clients from start-ups to firms needing to grow and those ready for sale. He enjoys working with business leaders with the courage and tenacity to grow their business.
Editor, South West Business Insider
Remy Greasley is the editor at South West Business Insider. Having previously worked as a journalist in Insider’s Manchester team, Remy relocated to the South West in 2025 before taking on the mantle of Insider’s South West title later that year.
