Buy‑side due diligence
Get a clear view of how the business really performs – not just how it’s presented to you. We highlight risks, identify value drivers, test assumptions and give you practical advice and recommendations you can act on.
Transaction services
Protecting value at every stage of your deal
Whether you’re buying, selling, investing or funding a business, you want one thing – the right advisor to support you throughout your deal. Our transaction services team does exactly that.
We give you clear, practical financial, tax and cyber due diligence so you can move forward with confidence and avoid surprises later.
Why the right advisor matters
A deal can move fast. Information can be complex and small issues can quickly turn into big risks.
Our job is to shine a light on what really matters, from the quality of earnings to working capital needs and future cash requirements. We help you understand the underlying performance of the business, so you can negotiate from a position of strength and secure the right outcome.
Our senior-led team supports you and helps drive efficiencies throughout the deal process. We provide more than just due diligence, we consider recommendations for post transaction implementation to make a transaction successful for all parties.
How we help
Sell‑side due diligence
We help you start your transaction prepared by preparing for buyer questions, address issues early, and provide robust, evidenced financial analysis that supports your sale. Our range of sell-side services includes light-touch vendor assist through to full scope vendor due diligence that can be relied upon by potential buyers and lenders.
Transaction support
Supporting completion, consideration and equity value mechanics as deals progress beyond due diligence. Our team works closely with your legal advisers on financial and taxation SPA matters to ensure appropriate protections are in place.
Tax and cyber due diligence
We connect seamlessly with our specialist tax and cyber teams to give you a complete picture of risk and future exposure.
What our clients say
Latest deals
Ampyr Idea UK Ltd
Acquisition of Shawton Energy Ltd and subsidiaries by Ampyr Distributed Energy
Due Diligence & Transaction Services November 2025
Ampyr Idea UK Ltd
Acquisiton of Eden Sustainable Ltd by Ampyr Idea UK Limited
Due Diligence & Transaction Services November 2025
APF Holdings AS
Acquisition of Holdco SPF Ltd and its subsidiaries Sunrise Eggs Holdings Ltd, Sunrise Poultry Farms Limited and Crawley Farms Ltd by APF Holdings AS
Due Diligence & Transaction Services November 2025
Vergo Pest Management
Acquisition of Cimex Lectularius Limited by Vergo Pest Management Ltd
Due Diligence & Transaction Services October 2025
Biffa Waste Services Limited
Acquisition of Northern Recycling Solutions by Biffa Waste Services Limited
Due Diligence & Transaction Services September 2025
Pula Aviation Services Ltd
Acquisition of JMI – Jet Maintenance International Ltd by Pula Aviation Services Limited
Due Diligence & Transaction Services July 2025
BSR Group Holdings Limited
Fundraise by a consortium of trusted banking partners including Lloyds Bank, NatWest, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) for 7 SPVs owned by BSR Group Holdings Ltd
Due Diligence & Transaction Services June 2025
Family Adventures Group
Acquisition of The Green Giraffe Day Nursery Limited by Family Adventures Group Limited, as funded by Foresight.
Due Diligence & Transaction Services March 2025
BGF
Fundraise from BGF to Kubus Holdings Ltd
Due Diligence & Transaction Services September 2024
Tom Parker Creamery Ltd/Maven Capital Partners
Maven equity investment into Tom Parker Creamery
Due Diligence & Transaction Services August 2024
Net Essence Limited/GL 2024 Ltd (Growth Lending)
Net Essence Limited/GL 2024 Ltd (Growth Lending)
Due Diligence & Transaction Services August 2024
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Rockpool Investments LLP
Acquisition of Communicate Technology Limited by Rockpool Investments
Due Diligence & Transaction Services June 2024
What makes us different
Deals can drown you in data. We cut through it.
Drawing on experience across hundreds of transactions, we concentrate on the areas that most affect price, negotiations and future performance including:
- Understanding the quality of earnings
- Adjusted working capital trends
- Net cash and debt considerations
- Sustainability of growth and margins
Our goal is simple: help you protect and enhance value.
We know deals can be intense. So we keep things straightforward.
We know deals can be intense. So we keep things straightforward.
Expect:
- Clear findings and opinions (no jargon, no waffle)
- Regular communication and early identification of risks
- Practical advice and recommendations
- An experienced, attentive and collaborative team
- Support before, during and after completion
Clients consistently tell us we’re approachable, commercial and helpful – exactly what you need when the pressure is on.
We are working with AI to increase efficiencies and recruiting, not reducing, our team to maintain significant human experienced input in our outputs. We use advanced tools such as Power BI and Power Query to analyse large, complex datasets quickly and accurately.
This gives you:
- Reliable insights
- Visibility of underlying trends
- Clear visualisations you can share with stakeholders
- Confidence in the numbers behind your deal
Technology is only half the picture. Our senior team stays hands‑on throughout, interpreting the data with real‑world commercial judgement.
Deals can drown you in data. We cut through it.
Drawing on experience across hundreds of transactions, we concentrate on the areas that most affect price, negotiations and future performance including:
- Understanding the quality of earnings
- Adjusted working capital trends
- Net cash and debt considerations
- Sustainability of growth and margins
Our goal is simple: help you protect and enhance value.
We know deals can be intense. So we keep things straightforward.
We know deals can be intense. So we keep things straightforward.
Expect:
- Clear findings and opinions (no jargon, no waffle)
- Regular communication and early identification of risks
- Practical advice and recommendations
- An experienced, attentive and collaborative team
- Support before, during and after completion
Clients consistently tell us we’re approachable, commercial and helpful – exactly what you need when the pressure is on.
We are working with AI to increase efficiencies and recruiting, not reducing, our team to maintain significant human experienced input in our outputs. We use advanced tools such as Power BI and Power Query to analyse large, complex datasets quickly and accurately.
This gives you:
- Reliable insights
- Visibility of underlying trends
- Clear visualisations you can share with stakeholders
- Confidence in the numbers behind your deal
Technology is only half the picture. Our senior team stays hands‑on throughout, interpreting the data with real‑world commercial judgement.
Meet our transaction services experts
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Start your process with confidence
If you’re planning a transaction or even just exploring options, we’re here to help you progress your deal with clarity from day one.
Let’s talk about your next step.