About Us

Who we are

Fox Private Finance is a Boutique Brokerage and clients will benefit from first class service and communication.

Matthew Griffiths

Matthew Griffiths

Managing Director

Originally from Wales, Matthew moved to Edinburgh in 2001 and is married with two children and a dog. Forging relationships with professional introducers and some of Scotland’s leading Estate Agents, Matthew has built up a formidable reputation and is trusted to deliver a first-class service for Private Clients.

Utilising his years of experience, he is able to understand a client’s individual requirements and progress matters through to a positive conclusion with the minimum of fuss

Away from work he enjoys travelling to new countries and exploring its history. Sport is never far from his mind and he enjoys watching and participating in any sport you can throw at him.

Peter J D Aitchison

Peter J D Aitchison

Client Relationship Manager / Mortgage Advisor

Peter has extensive experience in customer service and client relations.

Through Peters working career he has been able to harness and develop the skills that allow him to understand customers’ needs and to take the necessary steps to progress as seamlessly as possible.

Peter has successfully completed his exams and is now enjoying advising clients.

Outside of the office Peter enjoys spending time on the golf course, walks with his dog and up at the yard with his girlfriend and her horse.

Patrick Cannon

Patrick Cannon

Consultant

Pat lives just outside Edinburgh and has specialised in Residential Lending and Protection since 1997.

During a career spanning 27+ years, Pat has helped numerous clients attain their goal of property ownership and takes immense pride in the fact he has helped whole families, from that First Time Buyer to those arranging their Retirement Mortgages.

He shares his home with his wife (of over 25 years) and their cats and dogs.

Relaxing for Pat takes the shape of going walking or where possible, trips to faraway lands or a nice City Break.

Ben Notarangelo

Ben Notarangelo

Consultant

Ben lives in Edinburgh with his wife and has three children and a dog. He has worked within financial services since university and has been specialising in all aspects of lending & protection for 20 years.

Ben prides himself in the service that he provides to his clients and enjoys building long lasting relationships. He has a very thorough knowledge of the mortgage, insurance & property market and enjoys going the extra mile.

A committed family man and enjoys nothing more than spending time with his wife & children.

He is a huge rugby fan; you will often find him at Murrayfield supporting Scotland and Edinburgh or coaching youth rugby at his local club. He also has a passion for motorbikes and loves road trips with his friends.

Phil Robotham

Phil Robotham

Consultant

London has been home for Philip for many years now having been born and raised in Somerset.

He has worked in many areas of business, having started his career aged nineteen, working for a Private Bank in London. He moved into financial services, specifically mortgage broking in 2007 and has experience of working as a broker in banks and property agents.

His understanding of the mortgage marketplace is second to none and he enjoys helping clients in all areas of property finance whether that be residential, commercial, portfolio, investment, short term, or later life lending.

He follows many sports and values time with his family above anything else.’

James Wakefield

James Wakefield

Consultant

Having studied Rural Estate Management at university, then initially working in surveying and estate agency, James moved into property finance. Now with over 20 years of experience providing property funding consultancy to U/HNW clients based in the UK and internationally.

Extensive experience in residential lending, with in-depth knowledge of the UK market. Established private client base, strong introducer relationships, extensive lending contacts with High Street, Specialist, and Private Banks

Outside work he has recently passed the WSET diploma in wine studies and enjoys visiting wine producing regions as well as watching most sports, or spending time in the countryside