Buy-Side M&A Advisory Services | Acquisitions & Corporate Finance Experts

Buy-side Advisory

We support corporate clients and institutional investors in identifying, assessing, and executing acquisitions on the best possible terms. From origination to completion, our focus is on securing value and minimising risk.

We help clients navigate transactions with confidence, providing expert support at every stage. Our team can help originate and introduce targets, provide valuation insights, build financial models, advise on commercial terms, lead negotiations and project manage the acquisition process to completion, including providing tax advice.

Services We Offer

Our approach is flexible, allowing us to provide some or all of the services below depending on the needs of each transaction.

Pre-Bid Support

Origination & Outreach

Initial Analysis & Valuation

Deal Structuring & Offer

Targeted origination and market mapping

Identification of, and engagement with, acquisition targets

Initial financial and operational KPI analysis

Valuation advice

Commercial and tax-led deal structuring advice

Advice on, and negotiation of, Heads of Terms

Post-Bid Support

Financial Modelling & Analysis

Commercial Advice & Negotiations

Project Management To Completion

End-to-end project management through to completion

Financial modelling and bespoke analysis

Debt advisory support

Preparation of tax structuring papers

Commercial review and input into due diligence

Advice on, and negotiation of, key commercial terms

Investment committee and board paper preparation

Entry and exit review

Commercial input into legal documentation

Advice on equity value mechanics (including working capital, net debt and locked box)

Preparation of funds flow

Completion accounts preparation and review

Case Studies

Supporting YFM Equity Partners on their investment in London Drainage Facilities and subsequent bolt-on of Blockbusters

“It was a pleasure to work with Stuart Williams, Jack Griggs, and the team at James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance again – they offered invaluable support, and advice throughout the transaction, and their experience advising companies in the technical services sector was of significant benefit to both YFM and LDF. We look forward to working with them again.” — David Wrench, Investment Partner, YFM

James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance advises TSA Riley on further expansion in the UK and Canada

“This partnership significantly advances TSA Riley’s growth, expanding our UK infrastructure offering and marking our entry into the Canadian market. JCK played a key role in identifying the best fit for our strategic growth. Their origination efforts and commercial acumen in the built environment were instrumental in delivering a successful outcome. Thank you to Jack and the team.”

Supporting YFM Equity Partners on the Management Buyout (MBO) of Stacatruc

“It was a pleasure working with James Cowper Kreston on the deal. Their expert guidance and constant support were invaluable in navigating what was a complex process. We look forward to working with them again.” — Matt Gordon-Smith, Investment Director, YFM

Supporting YFM Equity Partners on their investment in Audiological Science

“It was a pleasure to work again with Stuart and Julia and the rest of the James Cowper Kreston team on this investment. Their guidance and expertise, particularly in the complexities of working with owner-managed businesses, was invaluable throughout the process. We look forward to working with them again in the future.” — Adam Hart, Investment Director, YFM Equity Partners

Testimonials

“It was a pleasure to work with the team at James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance again – they offered invaluable support and advice throughout the transaction, and their experience advising companies in the Support Services sector was of significant benefit to both YFM and LDF. We look forward to working with them again.”

DAVID WRENCH,

Partner, YFM

“James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance is a trusted advisor to our firm. Their eye for detail, commerciality and commitment to finding solutions sets them apart. At points in a deal process you need a calm and logical approach to work through challenging points and offer pragmatic advice – they excel at this.”

CHRIS BAKER,

Investment Director, LDC

John Harris,

CFO, TSA Riley

“The James Cowper Kreston team provided regular insight and were responsive throughout the transaction process providing both commercial and technical financial advice.”