Our Story
M&A Safeguard began in 2018 as a specialist division of HENOC Brokerage, founded by Norman Taylor a seasoned Strategic Risks Advisor with decades of experience guiding high-stakes transactions. From the outset, the mission was clear: to protect, strengthen, and deliver successful outcomes for businesses navigating complex deals.
In 2021, we expanded our services beyond core risk advisory, introducing capital raising support, investor readiness programmes, and the introduction of specialist M&A insurance partners. This broadened our capability to support clients from the earliest stages of preparation through to confident deal closure.
By 2022, our work in the SME sector had helped raise £50 million in growth and acquisition capital, cementing our reputation as a trusted adviser to ambitious companies and their stakeholders.
In 2024, we acquired Hermetic Rubber Company and transformed it into SealStream a modern, AI-driven sealing solutions business. This strategic move not only diversified our portfolio but also demonstrated our ability to structure, fund, and grow ventures in emerging and industrial sectors alike.
Today, M&A Safeguard has scaled its capital raising capabilities from the £1–10 million range to transactions between £1–50 million. Our progressive approach, extensive network, and unwavering commitment to client success mean we are equipped to deliver results across a wide range of industries and deal types. We continue to build on our heritage, combining strategic insight with practical execution to safeguard every deal, every time.
Our Management Team
Iain McNeil OBE
Principal Consultant & Strategic Advisor
Iain brings a rare blend of distinguished military leadership and high-impact corporate experience to his advisory roles across sectors. With a career spanning elite service in the British Army to C-suite operations in executive search and innovation-led businesses, he continues to drive strategic transformation at the highest levels.
Norman Taylor M.ISRM
Founder & Strategic Risk Advisor
I help organisations grow in the world’s riskiest environments and trade sectors, where failure isn’t an option. With decades of frontline experience in Special Risks, I know how to protect what matters when everything’s on the line. If you’re entering uncertain territory, let’s talk. I’ll help you move forward securely.
Dilip Krishna MSc
Associate
Dilip is a dynamic finance professional currently an Associate with M&A Safeguard. He joined us as an intern, and we soon realised what we had. He brings a strong foundation in financial economics, risk assessment, and investment analysis. He holds an MSc in Financial Economics from the University of Manchester and has over three years of hands-on experience in financial modelling, equity research, and M&A analysis across diverse industries.
Our Approach
At M&A Safeguard, our approach is defined by precision, discretion, and results. We take the time to understand each client’s goals, challenges, and unique position in the market, allowing us to design strategies that are both practical and ambitious. Every engagement is managed with the highest level of professionalism, drawing on our network of investors, insurers, and industry experts to create clear pathways from opportunity to execution. We act as trusted partners, ensuring every step is informed, every risk is assessed, and every decision is made with confidence.
Us in Numbers
£100M+
Capital Raised
9
Strategic Partners
350+
Transactions - Capital raises, Completions, Insurance
30+
Years of Experience