We work alongside our experts to create the bespoke mergers or acquisitions strategy you need. 

Not only have we guided numerous firms through the process, but we’ve also been through the process many times ourselves when merging with a significant number of other practices. 

Whether you are selling your business, buying another or want to merge, we can help you at every step of the way – from valuation to negotiation and completion. Our expert team can help you in the following ways;

  • Identifying potential business targets: We’ll use our industry knowledge to locate target companies that are a good financial and cultural fit with your business.
  • Screening targeted businesses for suitability: We can take a detailed view of a firm’s financial situation and check there are no problems hidden in its balance sheet. 
  • Managing the due diligence process: We’ll help you understand the target company’s obligations, contracts and agreements – and check for current or potential litigation. 
  • Assisting you to raise capital: We can help you find suitable lenders and backers.
  • Planning to save you tax: We will advise on the most tax-efficient methods of acquiring or merging with another business.
  • Aligning different share structures: We’ll help to make shareholding structures consistent, transparent and fair. 
  • Helping you negotiate the best possible price: Whether you are buying or selling, we can undertake a detailed business valuation. We will also help you develop a robust acquisition strategy. 

What ADF group do

Develop Acquisition Strategy

Our experts pay close attention to what each client expects to gain from making an acquisition, what their business purpose is for acquiring the target company. 

Negotiations

After producing several valuation models, our team have sufficient experience to construct reasonable offers etc. on various deals. 

M&A Due Diligence

Due diligence is an exhaustive process that begins when the offer has been accepted, our team of experts are at hand to clarify any complex processes. 

How we can help

Passive Search

When we notice an opportunity that might be of interest to you, we get in touch to discuss it further. 

Anonymous Synopsis

We circulate an anonymous synopsis document, describing you as a company seeking acquisition opportunities. 

Proactive Search

Using a number of different tools, including transaction and corporate intelligence databases, we provide you with a defined list of potential targets, and key information about them.