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 the 12 months to 31 December 2020, we advised on 133 completed transactions valued at more than £763 million. 

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.

We are proud to announce that the team are the most active corporate finance adviser in the South West (Experian M&A Review 2019 and 2018) and placed 6th in the UK Experian M&A national rankings in 2020.

Our 2020 deals include:

 
 
 
 
 
 

Featured news

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Hazlewoods advise on the sale of a leading UK electrical component supplier

Thursday 16 September 2021

Specialised Wiring Accessories Ltd was founded in 1988, initially trading from a portable office in Gloucestershire. Over more than three decades, it has grown to be one of the UK’s most successful and trusted sellers of electrical terminations, fastenings, fixings, and tools, stocking more than 8,000 products, employing 54 people, and operating from 50,000 sq. ft. premises in Wootton under Edge. Read more here.

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Celebrating success: Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team shortlisted for Business Leader award

Wednesday 25 August 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team are celebrating after being selected as finalists in the South West Business Leader Awards 2021. Six firms, including Hazlewoods, beat off stiff competition to be shortlisted in the 'Advisory Firm of the Year' category.

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A strong half-year for Hazlewoods M&A performance

Thursday 5 August 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has consolidated its position as a top 10 UK adviser, with the latest half-year Experian Mergers and Acquisitions report for 2021 placing them as eighth most active adviser in the national rankings.
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A natural pairing: Hazlewoods supports Fable Investments with minority stake in iconic British perfume brand

Wednesday 28 July 2021

Fable Investments has bought a minority stake in Perfumer H, a couture fragrance house founded by master perfumer Lyn Harris, with Hazlewoods carrying out financial due diligence for Fable Investments.
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Signalling change: Hazlewoods advises on the successful sale of local telecoms firm

Friday 23 July 2021

Hazlewoods advised the on the sale of a family-owned telecoms business, which has been operating for more than three decades and has strong roots in the region.
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Scaling up: Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team support ScaleUp Capital in high-tech company acquisition

Wednesday 30 June 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team is delighted to have assisted private equity firm, ScaleUp Capital, acquire a share of a high-tech company with an impressive list of global clients.

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Accelerating M&A activity: Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team see impressive deals increase

Tuesday 22 June 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has seen a surge in mergers and acquisitions activity in the first six months of 2021 – with the value of completed transactions up 17.6% on the previous year.
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Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team shortlisted for dealmaker award

Monday 7 June 2021

We are pleased to announce that Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has been shortlisted for an award at the Insider South West Dealmaker Awards 2021
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A* for acquisitions, as Hazlewoods supports Banner Limited's group expansion

Monday 10 May 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team has advised on the acquisitions of Initially Yours Limited, Total Promotions Limited and John McHugh (Stretford) Limited by Banner Limited.

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A snapshot of success: Hazlewoods supports rawpixel with growth plans

Friday 30 April 2021

Hazlewoods Corporate Finance team are delighted to have helped a creative South West company to secure funding for its ambitious growth plans.
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Hazlewoods sweeps the nation as a top 10 M&A adviser

Friday 29 January 2021

Hazlewoods corporate finance team is leading the way by being listed as a top 10 UK M&A adviser in the latest Experian Mergers & Acquisitions report.

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Hazlewoods advises on deal to support Full Fibre broadband expansion

Friday 22 January 2021

Hazlewoods is pleased to announce that they have advised on the recent financing deal for Full Fibre, which will enable the delivery of wholesale gigabit services, primarily across the West Midlands, Central and South West, to half a million more properties by 2025.

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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