Corporate finance

Raising finance either for expansion of an existing business or a new business requires careful consideration of the most appropriate source and structure. A well researched and well written business plan which considers all of the potential outcomes is an essential tool in this process. We have extensive experience and can assist businesses in both of these key areas. We can advise on the wording and presentation of your business plan and use our wide banking and equity contacts to help source appropriate funding.

Selling your business is probably something you will only do once so you will want to get it right. We can guide you through all of the steps from preparation of an information memorandum to the conclusion of a successful sale.

Buying a business must be approached carefully to ensure you get exactly what you expect. We can support you at all stages of the process from the initial research through valuation and due diligence to negotiation, purchase and post acquisition integration.

Grant support, if available, is a key factor to consider when investing or expanding in the region. We can assist you in evaluating the suitability of a project for grant assistance, making an application for support and following that through to an offer and payment of grant.

Share valuations are required for a number of reasons from tax purposes to shareholder disputes. We have extensive experience in preparing all types of share valuation.

Banking advice is hugely useful in ensuring that the terms offered are the right terms for your business needs. Our specialist banking advice from qualified staff is invaluable in getting a second opinion and helping to improve banking arrangements and relationships.