Mr Laidlaw is a Chartered Accountant and experienced audit professional, spending the last four years auditing companies throughout the energy sector in his role as senior associate at PwC UK. 

The news of his appointment follows a strong 12 months for Quantify which saw the firm significantly grow both completed deals and fees generated while boosting its team with a new corporate finance manager, Robyn Purcell CA, who joined the firm last August. 

Quantify anticipates further growth and new team appointments over the course of 2025 as it seeks to become a top independent corporate finance advisory firms offering partner-led advice across the entire spectrum of corporate finance and transaction services. The founders, Tom Faichnie and Melanie Clark CA, have over 30 years of experience and are close to completing 100 deals together.

Some of Quantify’s most recent deals include being the lead advisors to Heatcare Oil & Gas on the sale to Cardo Group, advising UK private equity firm Foresight Group on its investment into Aberdeen-based Quality Foods and financial due diligence for BGF on its investment into Sulmara Subsea.

On starting his new role at Quantify, Mr Laidlaw said:  “I’m delighted to be joining the team at what is such an exciting time for the business.

“Tom and Melanie have built up an impressive roster of clients and I look forward to playing my role in helping Quantify to continue to be the advisor of choice for corporates, owner-managers and private equity firms alike.”

Mr Faichnie added: “Over the last 12 months, Melanie and I have been thrilled with the progress the business has made.

“Our partner-led approach resonates with firms and businesses across the UK who are seeking experienced counsel from start to finish from their corporate finance advisor.

“The appointment of Callum will now allow us to take on more work without sacrificing our high standard of delivery for our trusted client base across the UK.”