Deal Specialisms
A multi-disciplinary partner you can trust with your strategic projects and transactions
We provide interim in-house Corporate Development leadership and hands-on Deal Execution for M&A, IPO and Capital Raising. We have successfully completed over 100 transactions, bringing a proven track record and expertise to your team. Each role is tailored to your requirements, combining our corporate finance skills, deal-making network and execution bandwidth
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M&A | IPO | Capital Raising
M&A
We provide multi-disciplinary expertise across commercial, financial and legal workstreams
Buy-Side M&A / Investments
- Acting for corporates and investors to undertake acquisitions / investments
Sell-Side M&A / Divestments
- Acting for corporates and their shareholders to prepare the business / division for sale
UK Takeover Code specialist
- Acting on takeovers of UK public companies subject to The Takeover Code

Our Service
We advise on both private and public transactions, utilizing our expertise to support deal origination, preparation for sale, conduct due diligence and facilitate negotiations. We are hands-on across all workstreams, covering commercial, financial and legal aspects of the deal
Our Role
Our role is tailored to meet your requirements. Our broad skillset means we are uniquely placed to either conduct the process for you, or assist alongside another adviser. We provide specialist financial and technical skills, liaise with potential targets / acquirers, and coordinate with other advisers, allowing you to focus on running your business
Our Focus
Efficient deal execution, reducing the workload for your internal team and ensuring you do the right deal at the best price
Our Solutions
We act either independently as your in-house Corporate Development lead, or alongside your existing advisers, leading Deal Execution, providing expertise and bandwidth
Selected M&A transactions
We have a track record of over 30 successful M&A transactions, encompassing buy-side and sell-side mandates, for a variety of companies and investors
We have acted on 12 takeovers of UK public companies subject to The Takeover Code
Van Elle
Acquisition by Strabag

Kin + Carta
Acquisition by Valtech (BC Partners)

GB Group
Acquisition of Acuant (from Audax Private Equity) and $400m Equity Fundraise

IPO
We provide process management and strategic advice throughout the transaction
LSE Main Market
- London’s premier market for listed companies
LSE AIM
- The leading growth market in Europe
International markets
- Including TSX, ASX and JSE

Our Service
As public company specialists we bring nuanced understanding of competing shareholder and investor dynamics, as well as a deep understanding of the regulatory processes and documentation required
Our Role
Broad, hands-on role acting as the conduit for all adviser communications, leading all workstreams, streamlining the process and minimising disruption to your business
Our Focus
Reducing the workload for your internal team, efficient deal execution and value maximisation
Our Solutions
We act as your in-house Deal Execution lead, alongside your existing advisers, providing expertise and bandwidth
Selected IPO transactions
We have acted on over 20 successful IPOs across the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, AIM and International stock exchanges
We have led more than half of these IPOs in either Sponsor or Nominated Adviser roles
Raspberry Pi
Fundraise
IPO

CAB Payments
Fundraise
IPO

musicMagpie
Fundraise
IPO

Capital Raising
We provide introductions to sources of capital and transaction management
Strategic investments
- Raising capital for acquisitions and expansionary growth
Refinancings
- Refinancing existing facilities, raising working capital
Advice across the capital structure
- Combination of conventional and non-conventional capital

Our Service
We provide advice across the capital structure, to find the most appropriate funding for your business
Our Role
We make targeted introductions to the right investors, develop the investment case to best present your business, and manage the transaction for you
Our Focus
Efficient deal execution, clear communication of the merits of your business, and cost minimization
Our Solutions
We act either independently as your in-house Corporate Development lead, or alongside your existing advisers, leading deal execution, providing expertise and bandwidth
Selected capital raising transactions
We have acted on over 70 successful capital raises, encompassing equity, debt and hybrid instruments
IQE
Equity Fundraise as part of c.£60m refinancing

GB Group
Equity Fundraise to part-fund $736m acquisition of Acuant

Yellow Cake
Equity Fundraise
