Deal advisory

Deal advisory: Secure the best deal for your business

Navigating the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires more than just basic knowledge – you need a trusted adviser with the knowledge, expertise and care to guide you every step of the way.

Moore Kingston Smith’s deal advisory team will provide you with highly commercial advice, a clear understanding of the opportunities and risks throughout the deal process, and the expertise to execute transactions seamlessly.

Our personalised, partner-led approach focuses on getting deals done with maximum results.

With exceptional negotiation skills and a commitment to helping you achieve your strategic objectives, we’re here to ensure you secure the best outcome.

Some of our recent projects

CF tombstone for 2i sale with Rockpool

Compass sale to Omni

Media Plus and Total media sale

Rimmer bro sale to Radial

Mactech tombstone

capgemini and 23red sale

Nuaware_Technology_Sale

Full Power buyout for lipmans

See further projects here

Our expertise

Specialising in the mid-market and SMEs, we leverage the global reach of the Moore Global Corporate Finance network to provide unparalleled support.

Our team works across all sectors, with specific expertise in media and technology, education, business services and manufacturing.

Our approach

As each project and organisation is unique, we tailor our approach to optimise results, whether you’re selling or acquiring a business.

  • For sellers – We focus on preparing your business for sale, identifying the right buyers, navigating deal complexities and maximising value.
  • For buyers – We connect you with the right opportunities, mitigate risks, and recommend pragmatic solutions to protect your interests.

Our team excels in delivering the best price, strategic partnerships, and comprehensive preparation to support your goals.

Our services

As corporate finance specialists, we offer comprehensive sell-side and buy-side advisory services.

Sell-side advisory

We specialise in working with owner-managers and founder-led companies to realise the value of your business. This involves:

  • Advising on the optimal time to sell the business
  • Marketing the business to potential acquirers
  • Negotiating the transaction to maximise value
  • Managing the sale process from start to finish
  • Working alongside our M&A tax and accounting colleagues throughout

Management buy-outs and buy-side advisory

We support ambitious management teams pursuing growth through acquisitions, whether via a management buy-out or as part of a buy-and-build strategy. Our services include:

Private equity

Private equity is a crucial element of the M&A landscape and a growing proportion of our deals have private equity involvement.

We work with:

  • Ambitious management teams seeking investors to accelerate growth or facilitate ownership transitions.
  • Owner-managers looking for an exit strategy tailored to their goals.

Our team ensures private equity solutions are aligned with your strategic vision, delivering the optimal outcome for all stakeholders.

We are with you every step of the way, providing commercial advice to help you achieve your ambitions.

Why choose Moore Kingston Smith?

With a proven track record, industry expertise, and a commitment to partner-led, personalised service, Moore Kingston Smith is the trusted adviser you need to navigate your next deal. Contact us today to discover how we can help you secure the best deal for your business.

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

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