Creating clarity from complexity
Whether you are buying, selling or raising finance, we will support you every step of the way.
SPOTLIGHT
Deals Spotlight
Sale of Forward Glass
Forward Glass, employing 100 employees and turning over in excess of £10m, was acquired by Cornwall Group, which operates a range of businesses including Mackenzie Glass and Cornwall Glass. Forward Glass adds to the Group’s glass national footprint and offering. Our role was to act as an advisor to the shareholders of Forward Glass on the sale to Cornwall Group Limited.
Our Experience
We have almost two decades of experience delivering transactions and deals that maximise returns and value for both buyers and sellers.
years old – incorporated in 2005
transactions equating to £1.1Bn total combined enterprise value in the last 4 years
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cross-border acquirers
private equity deals
staff across 3 offices
years old – incorporated in 2005
transactions equating to £1.1Bn in the last 4 years
cross-border acquirers
private equity deals
staff across 3 offices
Our Services
We unlock opportunities for owners and managers seeking to buy, sell, or raise finance, leveraging our experience and networks to achieve optimal outcomes for all involved.
SELLING YOUR
BUSINESS
We specialise in selling businesses for private individuals, private equity owners and corporates providing tailored advice throughout the sale process, maximising saleability and value; identifying strategic acquirers globally; confidentially marketing to vetted buyers, negotiating optimal offers, and delivering the deal.
BUYING
A BUSINESS
Proactive deal management across the acquisition lifecycle from initial target identification and outreach through to due diligence coordination and deal execution. Our experienced team will evaluate and value the opportunity and recommend the most appropriate way to structure the transaction, negotiating the best deal with the highest chance of success, providing practical support and advice throughout.
PRIVATE
EQUITY
We partner with management teams, PE firms, and their portfolio companies to deliver new investments, exits, acquisitions and buy-and-build strategies.
DEBT
ADVISORY
With extensive experience and a strong network of funding sources, our team advise on tailored debt provisions – whether for acquisitions, refinancing, strategic expansions or working capital.
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
Providing productive, balanced counsel as your dedicated sounding board, supporting you through the complex process of getting the right equity partner and ensuring your objectives are met.
EXIT PLANNING & STRATEGY
Our experienced advisors work with alongside clients to develop a future strategy to optimise their exit ambitions. Early identification of value drivers allows the business to be shaped ready for a process and to deliver maximum shareholder value.
Global Deals
We make complex, global, deals simple for stakeholders. Our reputable, connected experts apply trusted personal guidance and extensive networks to achieve the best results for all involved, wherever they are headquartered in the world. We identify and engage with the strategic acquirers across the globe and ensure they are the right fit for your business.
Meet the Team
Simon Ward
Managing Partner
James Bailey
Partner
Chris Rawstron
Chairman
Matthew Guest
Director
Matt Wong
Assistant Director
James Cross
Assistant Director
Joe Satchwell
Assistant Director
Liam Bradney
Manager
Zoe Mountford
Executive
Tom Perraton
Executive
Pritesh Mistry
Business Development Manager
Shivan Vallabh
Associate
Amrit Singh
Analyst
Charlotte Higgins
Office Manager
Hamza Rehman
Associate
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