Acquisitions and buy-outs

Acquisitions, management buy-outs and management buy-ins can be transformative to a business. They often provide the solution to expansion and adding value, or enable managers to become owners of a business.

They can also be complex transactions. Important considerations need to be made about the effect acquisition could have on your business. We can help you to understand the risks involved and to decide whether it’s the right approach for achieving your goals both now and in the future.

Our acquisitions and buy-outs services

Identify acquisition opportunities using our extensive global contact base and in-house researchers
Advise on the feasibility of an acquisition
Help prepare your business plan and financial modelling
Complete an independent commercial valuation of the target business
Advise on raising finance from appropriate sources
Advise on tax structures to optimise personal and corporate tax positions
Introduce other advisors such as lawyers
Complete due diligence on the target business
Help you negotiate with the seller and project manage the work of other professionals through to the completion of a deal

Contact us to find out how we can help you.

Lead contact

Nick Thompson

Partner – Head of Corporate Finance

Nick Thompson provides corporate finance, private equity and strategic advice on business acquisitions, disposal and fundraises to clients across a wide range of sectors. As a Head of Corporate Finance, Nick leads a team comprising 35 financial professionals in specialist deal advisory, transaction services and debt advisory. He is committed to ensuring the team provides… Read more