PRIVATE M&A
Selling what you've built, or buying what comes next?
We help you make the right move, and see it through.
600+
M&A transactions completed
30+ years
advising business owners
4 UK offices
London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham
40+ countries
Our international reach
WHAT MATTERS WHEN YOU'RE CONSIDERING A DEAL
Experience, access and judgement matter, from the first conversation to completion.
More opportunities, wherever they are
With Cavendish, your reach goes beyond the UK. Through our membership of Oaklins, you have M&A expertise and connections on the ground in more than 40 countries.
People who know your sector
Specialists who understand your market, the businesses in it and what drives value.
Confidential from the start
We handle conversations discreetly, so nothing is shared before you're ready.
Every option on the table
A sale isn't always the answer. Growth capital, debt and a listing sit under the same roof, so our advice isn't limited to one route.
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
You only sell your business once.
We make it count.
We've been through the process with hundreds of founders, so you'll know what's coming, what matters and what to expect at every stage.
01 Prepare
Get your business ready, understand what buyers will value and position it to tell the strongest possible story.
02 Find the right buyers
Identify and approach the buyers most likely to recognise the value in your business, in the UK and internationally.
03 Negotiate
Create competitive tension and negotiate the price, structure and terms that matter to you.
04 Complete
Keep the process moving through due diligence and documentation, dealing with issues as they arise through to completion.
MAKING AN ACQUISITION
Buying a business? We know how sellers think.
Finding the right business is only the start. We help you identify and approach targets, understand what matters to the seller, shape your offer and negotiate through to completion.
Trade Buyers
Find and secure acquisitions that can add scale, capability or access to new markets.
Private Equity
Identify and approach platform investments and bolt-on opportunities, including businesses that aren't actively for sale.
Listed Companies
Execute acquisitions with an understanding of the additional considerations that come with being a public company.
CLIENT STORIES
What the deal made possible.
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
Who they are
A global provider of advanced video surveillance and specialised long-range cameras.
How we helped
Advised on the sale of the business to Motorola Solutions.
What it made possible
Build upon their industry-leading portfolio and continue to support our customers in the most challenging of environments.
I would like to express our gratitude to the team at Cavendish who provided invaluable counsel and a streamlined process throughout."
PAUL ELSEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR | SILENT SENTINEL
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
Who they are
A global provider of advanced video surveillance and specialised long-range cameras.
How we helped
Advised on the sale of the business to Motorola Solutions.
What it made possible
Build upon their industry-leading portfolio and continue to support our customers in the most challenging of environments.
I would like to express our gratitude to the team at Cavendish who provided invaluable counsel and a streamlined process throughout."
PAUL ELSEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR | SILENT SENTINEL
RECENT PRIVATE M&A TRANSACTIONS
Learn about more businesses we've advised
Sold to Motorola Solutions
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
Sold to Motorola Solutions
Sold to Motorola Solutions
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
Sold to Motorola Solutions
Sold to Motorola Solutions
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
SALE | TECHNOLOGY
Silent Sentinel
Sold to Motorola Solutions
OUR PRIVATE M&A TEAM
Meet everyone
The people who will be alongside you.
John Farrugia
Co-CEO
Head of Private M&A
Get in touch with John
John Farrugia
Co-CEO
Head of Private M&A
Get in touch with John
John Farrugia
Co-CEO
Head of Private M&A
Get in touch with John
John Farrugia
Co-CEO
Head of Private M&A
Get in touch with John
OTHER OPTIONS
Not every founder wants to sell.
Your next step might be raising capital, funding growth or preparing for the public markets. We can help you understand the options and decide what makes sense for your business.
Raise capital for growth
Explore private growth capital options.
Private growth capital
Fund your next stage
Understand the debt options available to your business.
Debt advisory
Consider the public markets
Explore whether an IPO could be your next step.
IPO
IDEAS AND PERSPECTIVES
All insights
Insights from our team on the markets, sectors and issues shaping business decisions.
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Why preparation will define successful exits in 2026
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Why preparation will define successful exits in 2026
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Why preparation will define successful exits in 2026
TALK TO US
Whatever you're planning, start with a confidential conversation.
Whether you're considering a sale, looking at an acquisition, weighing up an approach you've received or simply thinking about your options, talk to us in confidence.
020 7908 6000
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London | Edinburgh | Manchester | Birmingham