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Corporate Finance & Deals

Growing, acquiring or selling, we can help.

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is one of the largest  in the South West and Wales with over 50 dedicated specialists, supporting businesses of varying sizes and sectors, both locally and nationally, with our complete end-to-end service offering.

M&A advisory or transaction services – you need clear, actionable insight in a fast‑moving market.

We support entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and private equity houses with trusted and tailored advice that provides clarity, reduces risk, and delivers outcomes you have confidence in.

2025 overview

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How can we help you?

Strategic M&A activity is a vital tool for companies looking to strengthen their position, diversify, and unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or business owner mapping out your next move, or a professional adviser needing specialist transaction support, we have the expertise you need in one joined-up team.

We can instantly draw upon the wider expertise of the firm too, integrating with our award-winning Tax team for efficient tax structuring, as well as sector specialist advisers for deeper insight, resulting in a collaborative process with consistency of advice.

Here’s how we work – and how to find where you fit in.

For business owners thinking about growth, value, or exit

You’ve built something worth protecting. Whether you’re considering selling, acquiring, raising finance or simply wondering what your business is worth, this is where to start.

Many business owners come to us years before transactions take place. That’s not unusual; it’s smart.

The earlier we understand your business, your goals and your timeline, the better positioned you’ll be to act when the moment is right.

We’ll help you understand your options, build value in the business, and (when the time comes) run a process designed to get you the best possible outcomes.

We advise on:

  • Selling your business (full or partial exit)
  • Management buyouts (MBOs) and buy-ins (MBIs)
  • Acquisitions and growth by acquisition
  • Raising equity or growth finance
  • Business valuations
  • Succession planning and shareholder exits

You don’t need to have made a decision to speak to us. In fact, a confidential early conversation is often the most valuable one.

To help get a better understanding of what a successful growth to exit journey looks like, and the key considerations to factor in along the way, take a look at our 12-part ‘Grow Strong, Exit Smart’ series here. 

For acquirers, lenders, private equity houses, and management teams requiring deal support

The best deals are won and lost in the detail. Our Transaction Services team provides focused, senior-led support to investors and corporate buyers at every stage of a transaction – efficiently, thoroughly and on your timeline.

We work across a wide range of sectors, bringing deep experience on both sides of the table, which means we know what good looks like, and where risk hides.

Our services include:

  • Financial due diligence (FDD)
  • Vendor financial due diligence (VDD)
  • Vendor assistance (VA)
  • Tax due diligence and structuring advice
  • Completion accounts and locked box reviews
  • Working capital and net debt analysis
  • Sale and purchase agreements
  • Post-acquisition integration support

Ultimately, you will receive trusted, clear, actionable reporting that keeps deals moving forward.

 

Deal examples…

We’re a high performing, strategically focused national adviser operating at the top level of the UK mid market, working across a diverse range of sectors including financial services, health and social care, professional/legal services, education, industrials, dental, IT and communications, transport, veterinary, and technology to name a few.

 

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