Azets, a UK accountancy and business advisory group, has expanded its North East corporate finance team with the appointment of Dom Caunt.
Caunt joins the company with 14 years of experience advising owner-managed businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily across corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He specialises in private equity investment, transaction execution and strategic advisory work, according to a statement.
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In his new role, Caunt will support business owners and management teams across the North East. He will also work with clients nationwide.
Azets UK Corporate Finance head Lee Humble said: “A very warm welcome to Dom who further strengthens the considerable depth and expertise of our team.
“He is the latest high-calibre hire as we continue to expand to fulfil growing demand and build upon an exceptional 12 months, which has seen us recognised in the North East and nationally as one of the most active advisors despite the challenges facing the market.”
Caunt has held roles at Mazars, Deloitte and BDO, and also worked at private equity firm Foresight. He graduated from the University of York with a BSc in Economics.
Commenting on his appointment, Caunt said: “I am passionate about building strong long-term relationships with business owners and management teams, helping them navigate important strategic decisions with confidence.
“Azets has a highly regarded corporate finance team with real momentum in the market, and I am excited to contribute to its continued growth.”
The hire follows the appointment of Ben Hick, who joined Azets’ corporate finance team in Leeds in January.
Azets’ UK corporate finance team advised on 124 disclosed deals in 2025, with an even split between buy-side and sell-side mandates.
The scope of the company’s corporate finance services includes M&A advisory, capital raising and transaction services.
In the North East, the team operates from offices in Newcastle and Teesside.
