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A legacy built on trust and growth

Since 2010, Shire Professions Finance has been the trusted finance partner for professional sectors. Backed by legal regulators, we put people first – our team, our clients, and the communities they serve. In 2021, we invested in our team and secured a strategic partnership with the Law Society, strengthening our mission to make finance a positive tool, not a panic button for our clients.

We focus on long-term relationships over quick wins, building a business rooted in fairness and transparency. As a leading name in professional finance, we continue to grow, helping firms overcome cash flow challenges and plan for the future – with confidence.

Our proposition

Our finance solutions help professional sectors run their businesses more effectively by providing straightforward affiliated funding that removes cash flow challenges and facilitates growth.

Our values

Relationship first

We value genuine, beneficial relationships with our staff, clients, and funders.

Stay interested

Our thirst for knowledge and attention to information gives us the edge over competitors. We’ll never lose that.

Onwards and upwards

We aim to be a big name in finance for generations, focusing on future growth and education.

Never cut corners

We always ensure everything is above board, going the extra mile to do things the right way.

One for all

Every Shire Professions Finance team member would be well-trained and knowledgeable enough to represent the company in any setting.

Finance as a positive tool

Finance should be a positive tool, not a panic button, helping clients focus on the future.

The Shire Professions Finance difference

1500+
customers supported in the last financial year
100+
years of combined team experience in professional funding
1-2-1
dedicated account managers
Quick decisions, generally within 24 hours
Only broker to be a strategic partner to the Law Society

Our partners

The Law Society Strategic Partner

Shire Professions Finance are proud to have been appointed as the only broker to be a strategic partner of the Law Society of England and Wales for business finance.

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be appointed as a Service Partner to the Bar Council of England and Wales.

NACFB Logo - Helping Fund UK Business

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be an official member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers.

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be appointed as an Approved Supplier for the Law Society of Scotland.

What our clients have to say

We have proudly supported firms since 1990:

I am very pleased with the service I have received from Shire. My contact is with Bradley Bates who I find very pro-active, professional and friendly. His communication and response times are spot on and I trust him to do the best on our behalf.
Professional, yet friendly service. Excellent communication.
Been dealing with Mark P at Shire for some time now and he is excellent. Friendly, professional, proactive, speedy and ever-helpful. I have only positive feedback – long may it continue!
Great service
I dealt with Sieed Hassan at Shire and am happy to say he provided first class, completely professional guidance and support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Trusted customer
Gianni replied to my request immediately, kept me updated throughout and Shire were able to assist with the funding I needed.
Excellent service
I was most impressed with the swift and efficient arranging of the loan I needed.
A most impressive and seamless service
Friendly and professional. Ayesha is always quick to respond to our funding requirements and the service is first class. Would definitely recommend.
Trusted customer
Very efficient, friendly, and with excellent advice. Loan sorted in next to no time.
Brilliant service
Excellent service from start to finish. Kirsty was delightful to deal and processed my application in no time. All completely painless!
Smart and efficient
Amazing service. Hassle free and great advice and delivery.
Great service and advice
Excellent service and friendly with it.

Very helpful speedy and efficient.
Trusted Customer
Excellent service and turnaround of funds.
Excellent service
Excellent and very fast.
Excellent service
Excellent. Helpful, efficient and proactive.
Trusted Customer
Excellent, proactive and timely.
Excellent
We received an excellent service from Gianni our account manager, he was most patient, exceptionally helpful and understanding. Resolved any issues fast and without fuss. Delighted to recommend.
Exceptional service
Excellent service from Gianni.
Excellent service
Quick and friendly response
Trusted Customer

Your partner for smarter finance

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Meet the team

Your dedicated finance specialists

Martyn Jones

Managing Director

Martyn Jones

Managing Director
Martyn, Managing Director since 2010, brings 40+ years of financial services experience. He’s guided ShirePF through growth, now focusing on operations. Known for his love of golf, pork pies, curry, and his ever-available phone—and unmistakable Birmingham accent.
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Craig Reid

Craig Reid

Sales Director
Craig Reid

Craig Reid

Sales Director
Craig joined ShirePF in 2021 as Sales Director, building a strong team post-COVID and becoming a Statutory Director. He drove alignment around the company’s vision. A competitive pool player, Craig enjoys challenging office visitors—and remains undefeated.
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Gary Roe

Gary Roe

Operations Director
Gary Roe

Gary Roe

Operations Director
Gary Joined Shire PF in 2024 as Operations Director to drive efficiency and growth. Skilled in strategy, compliance, customer experience, and leveraging technology for agile, high-performing businesses. A father of 3 who enjoys fishing and is a big Manchester United and Warrington Wolves fan.
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Sieed Hassan

Sieed Hassan

Business Relationship Manager
Sieed Hassan

Sieed Hassan

Business Relationship Manager
Sieed joined ShirePF in 2021 and played a key role in post-pandemic growth. With experience from Barclays to Wesleyan Bank, he’s a professions finance expert. A former Thai kickboxing champion, he’s also a petrolhead who thrives on speed and adrenaline.
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Kirsty McHugh

Kirsty McHugh

Business Relationship Manager
Kirsty McHugh

Kirsty McHugh

Business Relationship Manager
Kirsty joined ShirePF in 2021 with 10 years’ experience in professional funding from roles at Syscap and Wesleyan Bank. A busy mum of three, she enjoys socialising, the occasional cocktail, and travelling on weekend getaways with her husband.
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Mark Parsons

Mark Parsons

Business Relationship Manager
Mark Parsons

Mark Parsons

Business Relationship Manager
Mark joined ShirePF a year ago with 27 years’ financial services experience, having worked with much of the current team at LDF, Syscap, and PFC Finance. Mark enjoys camping, converting campervans in his spare time and is a huge Formula One fan, team LH all the way!
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Ayesha Smallwood

Ayesha Smallwood

Business Relationship Manager
Ayesha Smallwood

Ayesha Smallwood

Business Relationship Manager
Ayesha joined ShirePF in early 2023, bringing 11+ years of experience in professional practice funding from Syscap and Wesleyan Bank. Having recently became a mum, she enjoys spending her free time with her little family and friends and making memories.
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Pat Grundy

Pat Grundy

Business Relationship Manager
Pat Grundy

Pat Grundy

Business Relationship Manager
Pat joined ShirePF in early 2023, bringing over 38 years of funding expertise from Syscap and Wesleyan Bank. Specialising in large deals but supporting firms of all sizes, he’s a keen golfer, devoted dog dad to Dixie, and always stays connected—even on holiday.
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Brad Bates

Brad Bates

Business Relationship Manager
Brad Bates

Brad Bates

Business Relationship Manager
Brad joined ShirePF in October 2023, bringing sales experience from SuperBike Factory, Arnold Clark, and BT. New to finance, he’s eager to grow. A rugby player, motorbike enthusiast, Man United fan, and devoted dad.
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Gianni Bandiera-Leigh

Gianni Bandiera-Leigh

Business Relationship Manager
Gianni Bandiera-Leigh

Gianni Bandiera-Leigh

Business Relationship Manager
With nearly 10 years in sales, Gianni excels at building client relationships and delivering results. Now approaching 3 years with Shire, he’s a proud (if unlucky) Man United fan and pub quiz whiz with trivia always at hand.
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Kirsty McHugh

Kirsty Treen

Business Operations Manager
Kirsty McHugh

Kirsty Treen

Business Operations Manager
Kirsty joined ShirePF in late 2022 as Business Operations Manager, bringing 12+ years of finance experience from Wesleyan Assurance Society and Wesleyan Bank. A mother of two, she enjoys running, spending time with family, and unwinding with wine.
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