After a subdued 2024, there are signs that M&A activity is picking up.
Macroeconomic conditions are easing, with inflation moderating and interest rates stabilising. Corporate balance sheets are strong. And in private equity, there are record levels of dry powder awaiting deployment, as well as increasing pressure for investors to generate liquidity from existing assets.
The pace of recovery remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the companies that come out on top will be those that are well prepared and can move quickly to capitalise on opportunities.
With a rich history of helping companies across all stages of their life cycle, from set up and early-stage funding all the way through to exit and beyond, we have unique insight into the issues that founders and management teams often encounter when they come to sell their businesses.
Our guides to selling a business for founders and management teams distil our experience from countless deals and expertise across multiple practice areas – including M&A, Private Equity, Intellectual Property, Tax and Incentives, Employment, and Private Wealth – to help founders prepare for and successfully navigate an M&A sale process.
Navigating the sales process: We also tackle the practicalities of getting your deal over the line – what happens at each stage, what agreements you need, and what a split signing and completion entails. Running a smooth sale process takes real skill and planning from your lawyers and bankers, particularly auctions with multiple bidders where competitive tension needs to be maintained.
If you have any questions about our guides or need help with your sale process, please do get in touch with our contacts below.