Strategic corporate finance advisory & M&A specialists

Our M&A advisory team supports business owners and investors through every step of buying or selling a business. We manage the entire process from initial planning to completion, ensuring that commercial terms, financial structure, and timing are all aligned to deliver the best outcome.

We also advise on management buyouts (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs), and combined buy-in management buy-outs (BIMBOs). Our experts provide detailed valuation analysis, acquisition finance advice, and negotiation support.

Our specialists support with:

• Developing your acquisition or divestment strategy
• Identifying potential targets or buyers
• Business valuation and tax structuring
• Negotiating deal terms
• Raising acquisition finance
• Coordinating all professional advisers

Whether you are leading a management buyout, joining via a management buy-in, or pursuing a strategic acquisition, we can help you assess opportunities and complete transactions with confidence. We focus on transaction preparation, rigorous financial due diligence, funding, and negotiation to ensure deals are structured sensibly and deliver long-term value.

Our specialists support with:

• Acquisition strategy and target screening
• Management buyouts (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs) and BIMBOs
• Full financial due diligence (FDD) and commercial due diligence
• Valuation of target businesses and price negotiation support
• Securing acquisition finance and advising on funding structures
• Financial modelling for acquisition scenarios and integration planning
• Deal structuring and negotiation support
• Post-merger integration planning and performance tracking
• Coordination with legal, tax and transaction services advisers

Selling a business can be a complex and emotional process. We help you plan your exit strategy early, identify the right buyers, and prepare for a smooth and successful transaction. Our team provides advice on employee ownership trusts (EOTs), vendor due diligence, and the tax implications of your sale.

Services include exit planning, valuation, buyer identification, marketing strategy, and full project management. We work with you to maximise value and achieve your desired outcome.

Our specialists support with:

• Developing your acquisition or divestment strategy
• Identifying potential targets or buyers
• Business valuation and tax structuring
• Negotiating deal terms
• Raising acquisition finance
• Coordinating all professional advisers

We help businesses of all sizes raise the right type of capital to fund growth, acquisitions, or restructuring. Whether you are seeking equity financing, debt financing, or asset-based lending, our experts can identify and approach the most suitable funders for your needs.

Our network includes banks, private equity houses, venture capital investors, crowdfunding platforms, and family offices. We also assist in preparing business plans and financial models to support your funding application.

We also assist in preparing business plans and financial models to support your funding application.

Our specialists support with:

• Valuation of your business
• Identifying and negotiating with potential funders
• Preparation of an information pack or business plan
• Financial modelling and forecasting
• Tax advice related to the transaction
• Overall project management including liaising with other advisers

Our transaction services team delivers clear, concise financial due diligence reports tailored to your needs. We assess the financial position, risks, and opportunities of potential acquisitions, investments, or divestitures, helping you make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

We work with private equity clients, corporate buyers, and lenders, providing everything from focused reviews for smaller transactions to full-scope due diligence for complex deals.

Our specialists support with:

• Buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence
• Commercial due diligence
• Transaction risk assessment
• Preparation of financial due diligence reports
• Liaising with legal and tax advisers
• Post-transaction integration support
• Early-stage red flag reports

Our financial modelling team builds bespoke models to help you understand and forecast business performance, evaluate strategic options, and support funding or M&A decisions. Each model is tailored to your objectives, from detailed cashflow forecasting to scenario analysis.

We can also review and enhance existing models to ensure they are robust, transparent, and decision ready.

• Development of bespoke financial models
• Business performance forecasting
• Scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Reviewing and enhancing existing models
• Model audit and validation
• Integration with wider business strategy

Our private equity specialists advise management teams and shareholders throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial fundraising to exit. We have strong relationships with leading mid-market investors and can connect you with the right partners for your growth ambitions.

We support with private equity fundraising, due diligence, and transaction structuring. Our experience includes growth equity, buyouts, and recapitalisations.

Our specialists support with:

• Private equity fundraising
• Investor introductions and negotiation
• Growth equity and venture capital investment
• Due diligence and transaction structuring
• Exit planning and recapitalisations

We provide independent, strategic advice across the full spectrum of corporate transactions. Whether you are planning to buy, sell, or restructure, our team can advise on business valuations, financial strategy, and deal execution.

Our approach is hands-on and collaborative, combining sector expertise with a clear understanding of your goals. From initial discussions to post-merger integration, we ensure your corporate finance strategy supports long-term growth.

Our specialists support with:

• Strategic business review and planning
• Corporate valuation and financial analysis
• Transaction structuring and negotiation
• Project management across all transaction stages
• Coordination of legal, tax, and financial due diligence

It’s best to involve an adviser as early as possible - ideally six to 18 months before a transaction. Early engagement allows Azets to optimise your financial performance, structure, and strategy, which can significantly increase the value achieved in a sale or capital raise.

Yes. Our corporate finance and advisory teams can support with post-merger integration, financial restructuring, and performance monitoring to ensure your transaction delivers long-term value and operational stability.

A management buyout involves an existing management team purchasing the business they run, while a management buy-in involves an external team acquiring and managing a company. Azets supports every stage of the process, from valuation and due diligence to funding and completion.

Azets advises businesses on raising capital through equity, debt, or asset-based lending. We prepare detailed business plans, financial models, and valuations to help you attract investors or lenders. Our corporate finance team works with banks, private equity, and venture capital funds to secure the right funding structure for your growth plans.

Yes. Our corporate finance and advisory teams can support with post-merger integration, financial restructuring, and performance monitoring to ensure your transaction delivers long-term value and operational stability.

Financial due diligence (FDD) is carried out by a buyer to assess the financial health and risks of a target company. Vendor due diligence (VDD) is commissioned by the seller before the sale process to identify and address issues early, helping to maintain deal momentum and build buyer confidence.