Martin Shaw

Senior Commercial Manager

Contact Details

Telephone:

0203 880 8890

Martin Shaw

Senior Commercial Manager

Core Specialisms

  • Acquisition Finance
  • Asset Finance
  • Aviation, Marine and Shipping Finance
  • Invoice Finance 
  • Trade Finance
  • Secured and Unsecured Business Loans

With over 14 years’ experience in the asset finance and business loans market, Martin has built a career helping SMEs and corporate clients secure the right financial solutions to support their growth.

He has worked across both banks and specialist lenders, most recently at Funding Circle, developing a deep understanding of the commercial lending landscape and the challenges faced by business owners.

His expertise covers:

  • Asset finance and business loan products
  • Working capital and growth finance
  • Refinancing of existing debt and restructuring solutions.

Martin takes pride in building strong relationships with clients, focusing on diligence, transparency, and clear guidance to help them make informed financial decisions. He enjoys the diversity of the business lending market and finds real fulfilment in learning about each client’s unique goals - and how the right funding can help them achieve them.

He also holds a Diploma in Asset Finance from the Institute of Banking & Finance.

Outside of work, Martin is a proud husband and father to two daughters who keep him busy. When time allows, you’ll find him on the golf course or watching the rugby.

Contact Details

Telephone:

0203 880 8890

Martin Shaw's Top Case Studies

International Food Retailer Secures £19.3M Refinance and Capital Raise
£8.5M Structured Finance Package for High-Growth Recycling Business
£6M Refinance and Equity Release for £20M Commercial Property Portfolio

What Our Customers Say

  • Moira P.
    Moira P.
    3 May 2025

    If there were 10 stars, I would give them. Excellent, efficient service, got the best rates available o n the market. Nick Kerley was brilliant throughout the whole process, I would definitely recommend Clifton Private Finance and 100% use them again.

  • Steven G.
    Steven G.
    21 August 2025

    I had the pleasure of working with James Ellacott on brokering my commercial mortgage. James and his team delivered outstanding service throughout the entire process—always quick to respond to my requests and consistently going the extra mile to help me secure additional funding. I highly recommend them.

  • Patrick C.
    Patrick C.
    22 July 2025

    We did NOT have an easy time getting a mortgage for our recent home purchase, but Patrick went above and beyond in finding a lender and navigating their seemingly endless barrage of requests and delays. He'll be our first call in two years when we need to remortgage.