Whether you want to acquire a new business, sell the one you own, execute a management buyout/in or take your business public, our expertise and many years of practical experience will help you succeed.

 

Understanding you

From initial pre-deal evaluations and strategy, to completion and post-deal support, we work with you to understand your business objectives and give you the advice you need to make them a reality.

How can we help you?

 

Helping you achieve your goals

Whether you are looking to create, develop, grow or acquire business, we have no preconceptions and are equipped to work with projects in any sector, and of any size.

In the 12 months to 31 December 2019, we advised on 205 completed transactions valued at £1 billion, as compared to 209 completed deals valued at £851 million in 2018.

Making a difference 

Our Corporate Finance team are fully qualified accountants who have received the CF accreditation; a corporate finance qualification endorsed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

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Corporate Finance update - Financial models: the importance of cash flow forecasting

Tuesday 2 June 2020

The importance of cash flow forecasting cannot be understated; it enables you to identify potential shortfalls at an early stage and to adapt your operations to suit.Hazlewoods has created two basic financial model cash flow templates, which are available to download for free.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team assist Gel Engineering Limited with acquisition

Tuesday 31 March 2020

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is delighted to announce that it has assisted a specialist mechanical engineering company with its latest acquisition.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team advise on the sale of The Craft Consulting Limited

Wednesday 12 February 2020

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is delighted to announce that they have advised on the sale of a successful Gloucestershire-based marketing agency.
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Corporate Finance update: Record-breaking year for Hazlewoods

Wednesday 22 January 2020

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team broke all records in 2019, advising on transactions worth more than £1 billion.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team advise on the acquisition of Apps IT Limited

Thursday 19 December 2019

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is delighted to announce that it has advised Collective Capital Limited on the successful acquisition of an international IT recruitment agency.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team advise on the acquisition of international refuse truck manufacturer

Thursday 17 October 2019

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is delighted to announce that they have recently advised on the majority takeover of an international refuse lorry manufacturer.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team 'Highly Commended' at Dealmakers Awards

Thursday 4 July 2019

We are proud to announce that the Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has been Highly Commended in the ‘Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year’ category this year.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team advise on the sale of Fox Elms Care Limited

Thursday 4 July 2019

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team, led by John Lucas, is pleased to announce that they have recently advised on the sale of Fox Elms Care Limited, a Gloucestershire based care provider who offer support for adults who have been diagnosed with autism, learning difficulties and mental health, by Voyage Care Limited.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance shortlisted for dealmaker awards

Tuesday 11 June 2019

We are proud to announce that the Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has been shortlisted in the ‘Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year’ category, in the Insider South West Dealmakers Awards for the second year in a row.
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Finance Matters - Due Diligence

Monday 7 November 2016

The due diligence process can be perceived as expensive, time consuming and pedantic

Testimonial from Caerwyn Prothero

"Hazlewoods hands on approach combined with their specialist tax knowledge were invaluable in getting the deal over the line."

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Testimonial from Robert Stevens

"The team at Hazlewoods have been fantastic. Dealing with a family owned business with 30 family shareholders has its own challenges, Hazlewoods have been simply brilliant throughout. Having such expertise on our doorstep in Gloucestershire makes a real difference"

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Testimonial from EPIC Private Equity

"Commercial, responsive and good value"

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Testimonial from Dawn Field

"Hazlewoods gave me an organised, efficient and professional service when I was selling my business. John and his team have extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector, which gave me the sense of reassurance that I needed to reach the difficult decision to go ahead and sell my business. They offered support and advice regarding the sale of the business from start to completion."

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Testimonial from Katherine Aucott

"I approached a few companies with knowledge of the care sector, but it was only after speaking with John Lucas at Hazlewoods that I felt really comfortable about taking the next step towards my retirement. A phone call swiftly led to a meeting with John and a reassuring conversation made me feel that John really understood Supported Living and the type of service that I had been so passionate about."

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