About Us

A UNIQUE PROPOSITION

Makinson Cowell is an independent capital markets advisory firm, founded in 1989, which provides in-depth research and conflict-free advice to a wide range of companies around the world. Our focus is on the link between those companies and their current and potential equity and debt holders.

With 70 people in offices, in London, New York and San Diego, we primarily service companies based in Europe and North America.

Thorough quantitative analysis of companies and markets, a detailed understanding of institutional investors and market insight underpin our advice to clients. We have an analytical capability that is unique amongst independent advisors.

We have developed our business on the basis of long-standing client relationships. Our client list encompasses companies with market capitalisations ranging from £200 million to more than £100 billion. More than 30 are members of the FTSEurofirst index. Most are household names.

Our extensive experience with these clients over many years provides a broad basis for benchmarking and providing advice on best practices.