Corporate Finance

At James Cowper Kreston Corporate Finance we pride ourselves on the honesty and flexibility of our approach coupled with over 70 years of M&A experience to deliver an award winning service to our clients.

Latest Deals

The Technology Academy

Disposal to Rohde & Schwarz

Year: 2020

Type: Disposal

Jurisdiction: Cross Border

Sector: TMT

Team Members: Stuart Williams

Revelation Pets

Disposal to Togetherworks

Year: 2020

Type: Disposal

Jurisdiction: Cross Border

Sector: TMT

Team Members: Stuart Williams, Richard Thomas

Snowflake Software

Disposal to RELX

Year: 2020

Type: Disposal

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: TMT

Team Members: Stuart Williams

Project Evolution

Advisors to the MBO team

Year: 2020

Service: Buy side advisory services

Type: Management Buy Out

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: TMT

Team Members: Nick Rogers

Project Rea

Investment in Project Rea

Year: 2020

Service: Transaction Support

Type: Growth Capital Investment

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Industrial

Team Members: Brad McAvoy

Project Indigo

Advisors to the shareholders

Year: 2019

Service: Sell-side advisory services

Type: Disposal

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Healthcare

Team Members: Stuart Williams

Project Construction

Acquisition of a Scaffolding supplier

Year: 2019

Service: Transaction Support

Type: Acquisition

Jurisdiction: Cross border

Sector: Industrial

Team Members: Brad McAvoy

Project Bahama

Acquisition of a Parking Management company

Year: 2019

Service: Transaction Support

Type: Acquisition

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Transportation

Team Members: Brad McAvoy

Project Ibiza

Acquisition of a software business

Year: 2019

Service: Transaction Support

Type: Acquisition

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: TMT

Team Members: Brad McAvoy, Nikul Patel

Project IFA

Acquisition of a firm of Independent Financial Advisers

Year: 2019

Service: Transaction Support

Type: Acquisition

Jurisdiction: UK

Sector: Financial Services

Team Members: Brad McAvoy

Get in touch

Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us, we will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.

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Testimonials

Adam Hart, Investment Manager at YFM said “Phil, Emma, Brad and Nathan provided quality practical advice both in respect of tax structuring and financial due diligence to support the deal process. Their pragmatic approach is always appreciated, and we look forward to working with James Cowper Kreston again in the future.”
Jean-Henri Beukes, managing director of Ecocleen, said: "Brad and the due diligence team at James Cowper Kreston provided high quality due diligence support and practical transaction advice and assistance throughout the deal process. This will be one of many strategic acquisitions for us and we look forward to working with James Cowper Kreston again in future."
Bill Courtney-Smith said “Courtney Buses has prided itself on quality, value and integrity. Our motto – Driven by Service – really says it all. I am pleased to be passing the reins to another company which holds these values in such high regard, and one that has been recognised as such by the wider industry on numerous occasions. I would also like to put on record my sincere thanks to Nick and Dylan for their fantastic efforts in achieving this deal. I am absolutely delighted with the outcome which is largely down to Nick and Dylan’s expertise. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to other business owners considering exiting their business or its future development”

What makes us different?

Here are a few of the areas where we strive to differentiate ourselves:

Boutique Approach

Partners lead and manage transactions
Prompt attention to issues
Prepared to give opinions

Added Value

Expert negotiators
Demonstrable experience in creating and preserving value
Bring the best buyers or financiers to the table

Confidence Borne from Experience

Partners have seen most issues before
Design an appropriate process – we aren’t process ‘junkies’
Very used to dealing with international acquirers

Cost Effective

Big Four experience
Substantially reduced cost
Buying partner time

Our Perspective - Latest news and views from James Cowper Kreston

Blog

Adding value to your waste business

13 March 2020

Our team has experience and understanding of what adds value to your waste businesses.

Press Release

Four nominations and two deals – a busy day for James Cowper Kreston

2 March 2020

James Cowper Kreston announce the completion of two transactions and receiving four nominations at the Thames Valley Deal Awards.

Press Release

Corporate Finance Team recognised at Dealmakers Awards

19 February 2020

James Cowper Kreston is delighted to have been recognised at the recent South East Dealmakers awards.

Press Release

HFMC Wealth’s acquire Aspinalls Group

3 February 2020

Our corporate finance team recently provided transaction support to HFMC Wealth on the acquisition of Aspinalls Group.

Blog

Financial due diligence for SME acquisitions

23 December 2019

Financial due diligence is the opportunity for Buyers to properly understand a target business’ earnings.

Press Release

Corporate Finance team advise YFM on their investment in SharpCloud.

5 November 2019

The Corporate Finance team recently provided services for YFM Equity Partners in their recent investment in SharpCloud Software Limited.