Aim: “Creating additional value for entrepreneurial clients.” Expertise: Corporate Finance, Business Compliance Services. Work and Clients: Shane advises on general audit and accounts preparation and undertakes strategic business planning and capital markets advice for entrepreneurial high growth enterprises, often preparing for listing on junior and main markets. He also advises on shareholder and employee incentive schemes. The route to Shipleys: Trained with Arthur Andersen. Joined Shipleys in 1988, becoming a principal in 1992. Memberships: Irish Chartered Accountant. Member of the Corporate Finance Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales.

Most entertaining deal or case: “Achieving substantial proceeds (about twice the client’s own valuation!) for the sale of a business which, using traditional valuation methods, had limited intrinsic value. The business is a continuing success and is now part of a £40m group.” What I like about my job: “Tough negotiations and successful deals.” Proudest professional moments: "Organising a business turnaround for a major steel trading business, including co-ordinating the business downsizing, arranging finance and new equity for the resurgent new business." Interests outside work: Shane is a keen competitive golfer, enthusiastic runner and gym member.