Underwriter — Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers &
Acquisitions
Our M&A practice provides strategic advisory to acquirers, targets, and boards across buy-side, sell-side, and merger-of-equals transactions — combining rigorous financial analysis with deep sector knowledge to deliver value-maximising outcomes.
Advisory Mandates
How We Advise
Buy-Side Advisory
We advise acquirers on target identification, valuation, negotiation strategy, and deal structuring — ensuring our clients pay a fair price and execute transactions that create long-term value.
- Target screening and identification
- Valuation and bid strategy
- Negotiation support
- Financing advisory
Sell-Side Advisory
We represent sellers in achieving maximum value through competitive processes, structured auctions, or negotiated transactions — managing the process with discretion and precision.
- Process design and management
- Information memorandum preparation
- Buyer outreach and management
- Negotiation and closing support
Fairness Opinions
We provide independent fairness opinions to boards and special committees evaluating proposed transactions, offering rigorous analysis and a defensible opinion on whether consideration is fair from a financial point of view.
- Board-level independence
- Multi-methodology valuation
- Regulatory and legal defensibility
- Timely delivery under transaction pressure
Merger Advisory
For merger-of-equals and strategic combination transactions, we advise on exchange ratios, governance structures, and integration planning — ensuring both parties achieve their strategic objectives.
- Exchange ratio analysis
- Synergy assessment
- Governance and structure advisory
- Shareholder communication support
Transaction Process
From Strategy to Close
Strategic Assessment
We work with management and boards to define transaction objectives, assess strategic fit, and determine the optimal transaction structure and process.
Valuation & Analysis
Rigorous financial modelling, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and synergy assessment to establish a defensible value framework.
Process Management
We design and manage the transaction process — whether a competitive auction, targeted outreach, or bilateral negotiation — with discipline and confidentiality.
Due Diligence
Coordination of financial, legal, and commercial due diligence, ensuring all material issues are identified and addressed before signing.
Negotiation & Documentation
We support management in negotiations, advise on deal terms, and work with legal counsel to finalise transaction documentation.
Closing & Integration
We manage the closing process and, where required, advise on integration planning to ensure the transaction delivers its intended strategic value.