Jaron Chester

FAQ

Common questions about working with Jaron.

Questions

What does a corporate advisor do?
A corporate advisor helps owners, boards and investors with significant business decisions: buying or selling a business, raising or restructuring capital, bringing in a partner or planning succession. The role covers strategy, structure, finding the right counterparties and negotiating terms.
Who does Jaron work with?
Business owners and families, boards and directors, private investors and family offices, and growth companies.
Is there a minimum size of engagement?
There is no fixed threshold. What matters is that the decision is significant for the people making it.
How does an engagement start?
New engagements come by introduction. The first step is a conversation about the situation and what a good outcome looks like. If it's a fit, the scope and terms are agreed in writing before work begins.
How are fees structured?
Fees are agreed at the outset and set out in an engagement letter. Depending on the work, they may be a retainer, a fee on completion, or a combination of the two.
Is the work confidential?
Yes. Client names and engagements are not disclosed, and confidentiality agreements are put in place wherever they are needed.
Does Jaron work alongside other advisors?
Yes. Most engagements involve lawyers, accountants and financiers. Jaron works alongside a client's existing advisors and coordinates them through the process.
Does he act for both sides of a deal?
No. On any engagement he acts for one party only.
Where is he based?
New York.

Engagements are by introduction.

How introductions work