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?

Maximising and protecting value in your business

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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 2021, we completed 170 deals valued at more than £1 billion - the best set of results in Hazlewoods 100-year history. 

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.

Following a record-breaking year in 2021, we are proud to be ranked fifth most active adviser in the UK by Experian, and named Business Leader's 'Advisory Firm of the Year'. 

 

Demystifying growth strategies - on the go!

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Featured news

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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance and BPE Solicitors advise REACT Group PLC on recent acquisition

Monday 16 May 2022

The Corporate team at BPE Solicitors and the Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team have recently advised leading specialist cleaning, hygiene and decontamination company, REACT Group PLC, on its acquisition of LaddersFree Ltd., in a deal worth £8.5 million.
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Corporate Finance update: A formula for finding the right buyer

Thursday 10 March 2022

Selling a business is not like selling a house. Learn more about finding the right buyer, in the second part of our 'selling your business' series.

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Corporate Finance update: Are you 'sale ready'?

Thursday 24 February 2022

You might find that you are ready to take the plunge this year and sell your business, tempted by new and exciting opportunities on the horizon – whether that be reinvesting in another business, taking a well-deserved break or even retiring. But are you 'sale ready?'
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Hazlewoods supports ScaleUp Capital's latest investment

Tuesday 15 February 2022

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce that it has advised private equity firm ScaleUp Capital on its latest multi-million-pound investment.

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Hazlewoods hits new heights

Monday 7 February 2022

An outstanding performance by Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has been rewarded with a top five position in the national mergers and acquisitions rankings.
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Driving growth: Hazlewoods advise Baylis Vauxhall on latest acquisition

Monday 24 January 2022

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has recently advised local motor group, Baylis (Gloucester) Limited (“Baylis” or “Baylis Vauxhall”), on its acquisition of Southern (Merthyr) Limited (“Southern Merthyr”).
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Record-breaking year for growing Hazlewoods Corporate Finance

Tuesday 11 January 2022

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team are celebrating record-breaking results after advising on transactions worth more than £1 billion in 2021. Read more here.

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Unleashing potential: Hazlewoods Corporate Finance advise ScaleUp Capital on its latest European tech investment

Wednesday 15 December 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is delighted to have advised private equity firm ScaleUp Capital on its latest European tech investment. Find out more here.

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Hazlewoods and BPE Solicitors advise Bamboo Technology Group Limited on latest acquisition

Tuesday 7 December 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team and BPE Solicitors have recently advised Cheltenham-based Bamboo Technology Group Limited on its strategic acquisition of TechTeam Group Limited, a customer focused technology business with expertise in the small to mid-market.

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Hazlewoods consolidates position as a top 10 UK adviser

Tuesday 9 November 2021

A stellar performance by Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has been rewarded with a top slot in the national mergers and acquisitions rankings.
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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.

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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