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OUR STRENGTHS

A boutique M&A firm with true international reach
Exceptional Research Capability
An exhaustive search globally to research and identify strategic buyers and financial sponsors
Strong Financial Analytics
World-class financial modelling & analytics - a strong platform for exit strategies
Access To World’s Largest Companies
Conversations & opportunities with key ‘C-Suite’ and UHNW decision makers
Experienced International Team
Over two decades experience of global deal experience across Europe, APAC, and the Americas
Highly Experienced Negotiation
Seasoned deal-making experience focused on win-win outcomes
Expert Strategic Guidance
Executive experience from global PLC & large cap through to mid-cap and SME’s

M&A the Inside Story

What's it Really Like to Sell a Company, Real Clients, Real Stories

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Sale of Mayfield Group

Mike and Debbie Jarmey recount their experience of the sale of The Mayfield Group which sold to Epwin Group Plc.

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Sale of Empower Energy

Ryan McShea recounts his experience of the sale of Empower Energy to Good Energy Group PLC.

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Sale of Harvest Fine Foods

This video captures the frank reflections of Dr. Richard Strongman on his experience selling Harvest Fine Foods to Bidfood PLC.

Clients choose to work with us because of our knowledge, research capability and passion for achieving outstanding results!
Justin Levine, Managing Director

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS SERVICES

Strong focus on sell-side advisory, deal-sourcing and execution
T minus 2-5 years
ADVISORY

Specialist advisory support for private business owners aimed at creating maximum value for an eventual exit, Ongoing bespoke programme and support helps shape and execute growth and exit strategies.

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T minus 1-2 years
ROADMAP

In-depth action plan using CF data analysis providing a comprehensive ‘go-to-market’ strategy. Benchmarking against main competitors, valuation guide, exit options, identifies typical buyers.

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T minus 1 year
SELL

A comprehensive company sale service from initial instruction through to completed sale. High-level corporate finance support, strong research facility combined with exceptionally experienced sales ability at CEO level.

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Delivered a first-class result selling my company!
Bob Watts, Dorset Orthopaedic

EXPERTISE, WHERE IT MATTERS

Boutique, attentive and experienced virtual team
LEADERSHIP
Based in UK
Director-Team
  • Drives sell-side process from initial instruction to heads-of-terms, due diligence and closing
  • Strong in high-level, consultative sales at CEO / UHNW level
  • Upholds quality, professionalism, discretion
FINANCIAL ANALYTICS
Based in India
 Scalable Team of CF Analysts
  • Corporate finance team – ‘quants’
  • Financial & strategic target profiling
  • In-depth analysis and modelling of data
MARKET RESEARCH
Based in India
Team of 4 Researchers
  • Exhaustive research to identify strategic & financial buyers
  • Primary research – profiling target buyers, C-Suite executives & shareholders
  • International research incl. Europe, Asia Pacific, UK, Scandinavia, Americas, Canada & Middle East
MARKETING TEAM
Based in UK & Slovakia
Team of 6 Experts
  • Highly experienced Director-led
  • Graphic and digital design of highly professional Information Memorandums
  • World-class presentation of client business
Delivered real value to the selling shareholders by increasing, significantly, the price the buyer was prepared to pay for the business.
Nick Davies, Corporate Partner, Steele Raymond LLP

A LEADING M&A BOUTIQUE

Highly discrete, we handle confidential projects on a global stage
300
Deal value advised on £M
17
Completed deals
1000
Av. hrs forensic research per client
27
Av. countries outreached
100
Av. number of target buyers per client
Thank you - it’s been a tough 18 months since we first met, couldn’t have done this without you!
David Chanin, Managing Director, Matara UK Limited

M&A NEWS AND INSIGHTS

Market data & company insight
Justin Levine - What Exit Ready Really Means
May 2026

What “Exit Ready” Really Means

For many private business owners, selling the company is imagined as a single event. A buyer appears, a...

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Is now [April 2026] a good time to sell a privately owned company, or could the next 6 to 24 months be better?
April 2026

Is now a good time to sell a privately owned company, or could the next 6 to 24 months be better?

The honest answer on timing If you are a privately owned business owner asking whether now is a...

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Latest UK M&A Stats for Q4-25
March 2026

Latest UK M&A Stats for Q4-25

The UK Office for National Statistics have just released their latest statistics for Q4-25. Below is the update...

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European Insight - Market Trends in M&A
February 2026

European Insight – Market Trends in M&A

The latest M&A report by Datasite (in conjunction with partnership with Mergermarket) offers useful European insight into the...

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M&A UK Deal-Making In 2025 - A Year In Review
February 2026

M&A: UK Deal-Making In 2025 – A Year In Review

The recent PitchBook M&A report on 2025 deal-making contained a strong message:  2025 was the year dealmaking decided...

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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on M&A
January 2026

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on M&A

Artificial Intelligence, AI, is making its way into the headlines for pretty much every industry.  So, how about...

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