Welcome to Merlin

Merlin is one of the leading, independent strategic and financial communication consultancies in London.

It was founded by Paul Downes and David Simonson in 1994. It provides Board-level advice to UK and international companies and institutions on financial public relations, investor relations, M&A, IPOs, reputation and issues management.

Merlin has advised on some $200 billion of M&A transactions including the recent $3.6 billion demerger of MF Global from Man Group, the defence of Kazakhmys versus ENRC and EADS' acquisition of BAE's stake in Airbus.

Recent capital markets advisory work has included the IPOs of Gem Diamonds (LSE), Talvivaara (LSE), and OGK-2(LSE).

For further information, please contact Paul Downes or David Simonson on 020 7726 8400 or visit www.merlinpr.com