Buy-side advisory services for buying a business

Purchasing a business involves careful research, detailed planning and the right support to ensure a successful outcome.

Whether you’re looking to increase market share, diversify into new areas or expand internationally, acquiring a company can be complex. But with the right guidance, you can feel confident in every step of your decision.

At Kreston Reeves, our dedicated corporate finance specialists are here to help you achieve the best outcome when buying a business. We’ll work closely with you to identify the right business opportunities – whether in the UK or overseas – and ensure they align with your strategic goals.

From our first confidential conversation, we’ll be by your side throughout the entire process. Our team has the expertise to research the market, assess potential acquisition targets and provide professional advice on each target company’s financial and commercial health. We’ll help negotiate the best terms, ensuring your interests are protected and offer tailored, professional advice to help you make well-informed decisions.

If you need to secure finance for your purchase, we have strong relationships with equity and debt providers to help you find the right funding solution. And with access to a network of specialists, we can bring in tailored expertise as needed – whether that’s valuing a potential business, finding tax-efficient solutions or helping to integrate post-deal accounts.

Our buy-side advisory services

As your trusted partner, you can rely on us to manage every aspect of the process efficiently and keep you informed at every stage. From identifying the right business to closing the deal, we’re here to help you make your acquisition a success. Our team of dedicated experts can help in a wide range of ways, including:

  • Identifying potential acquisitions and investigating the company’s financial health
  • Communications with the vendor along with all other appropriate parties
  • Raising finance
  • Financial modelling
  • Preparing a business plan to present to funders
  • Negotiating the right terms and price
  • Managing the buying process
  • Support throughout the end-to-end transaction process
  • Completion accounts preparation or review
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The benefits of our buy-side advisory services for buying a business

Strategic acquisition support and planning

  • Our experts help assess the feasibility of your acquisition strategy, ensuring it aligns with your growth goals and long-term objectives.

Target identification and investigation

  • Our highly experienced team can help to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets in the UK or internationally, giving you access to opportunities you might not uncover on your own.

In-depth due diligence and risk assessment

  • Our buy-side specialists conduct thorough due diligence — combining financial analysis, sector insight and risk evaluation — to ensure each target meets your investment criteria.

Independent valuation and commercial insight

  • Professional valuations and forward-looking commercial analysis help you understand the true value and potential synergies of an acquisition, supporting better decision-making.

Confidential engagement with target companies

  • We can open confidential dialogues with target businesses at the appropriate level, preserving discretion while exploring opportunities.

Access to financing and funding options

  • Through strong relationships with equity and debt providers, we can help you access the most appropriate and competitive sources of finance for your acquisition.

High-quality credibility with funders

  • We support the development of a strong, credible business plan to present to lenders or investors — increasing the likelihood of securing acquisition financing.

Related services

Kreston Reeves is a full service accountancy firm and we support our clients across the full spectrum of their needs. Whatever your needs, our experts can provide help, guidance and advice to suit your requirements.

Please contact us today to discuss your own circumstances and we can bring in the relevant experts from our offices across London, Kent and Sussex to support you. Below you can find examples of some of the related services we often provide to our buy-side advisory clients, but this isn’t an exhaustive list.

Our wider Corporate finance services

Accounts and outsourcing

Business, asset and share valuations

Raising finance

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