Mergers & Acquisitions

Structuring and preparing the deal itself.

An M&A transaction is not a single event — it is a process that begins long before the first conversation with a buyer or target, and ends long after heads of terms are signed. The quality of the preparation, the structure of the deal, and the management of the process from start to finish determines the outcome as much as any individual negotiation.

We provide advisory support across M&A transactions on both the buy side and sell side, for business acquisitions and real estate transactions. The approach is the same in each case: thorough preparation, clear advice on positioning and process, and direct senior involvement throughout.

We have experience across M&A transactions since 2009, in various capacities — as a founder selling a business, as an adviser to vendors and acquirers, and as a professional reviewing deals on behalf of investors. That breadth of perspective shapes how we approach every mandate.

What we manage in an M&A transaction.

• Pre-process preparation — ensuring the business or asset is in the best possible condition before any buyer contact begins
• Valuation and positioning — determining the right asking price, the right structure, and the right narrative for the market
• Buyer or target identification — identifying the right counterparties for the transaction and managing the outreach process
• Information management — structuring the release of information through the process to maintain leverage and confidentiality
• Negotiation support — advising on negotiation strategy and the terms from indicative offer through to final heads of terms
• Due diligence management — coordinating the due diligence process and managing the issues that arise within it
• Completion — the transaction is completed by the appointed legal and authorised advisers; we keep the commercial side aligned throughout

M&A engagements are undertaken on a retainer basis. The scope and fee structure are agreed at the outset based on the nature and complexity of the transaction.

Confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of M&A work. All aspects of our involvement and all information shared with us are handled on a strict need-to-know basis throughout the process.