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A transaction does more than
change ownership

It resets control, reshapes value and determines the direction of everything you have built.

Get it right, and you move forward with clarity and momentum.

Get it wrong, and the consequences are difficult to unwind.

In a market where timing, structure and negotiation strength matter, instinct alone is not enough.
You need a partner who can cut through noise, challenge assumptions and guide you to the right outcome with confidence.

At Macalvins, we stand alongside founders, shareholders and management teams at the moments that matter most — helping you protect your position, recognise opportunity and act decisively.

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How we deliver corporate finance

Every engagement starts with one objective: understanding what you are trying to achieve, not just what you are being offered.

Whether you are:

pursuing an exit
releasing value
planning succession
raising capital
refinancing
or acquiring for growth

we take the time to map the landscape properly before any process begins.

We cut through complexity early — modelling scenarios, challenging assumptions and defining a clear path forward before the transaction gathers pace.

From that point on:

You work directly with a partner on the decisions that carry consequence
The deal is driven with pace, clarity and control
The wider Macalvins team is brought in where it adds real value, not noise

The result is a process that is focused, commercially grounded and aligned with your long-term position — not just the deal in front of you.

Our corporate finance expertise

We support clients across the full transaction lifecycle, including:

Mergers and acquisitions
Business valuations
Capital raising
Management buyouts and buy-ins
Employee Ownership Trusts
Succession planning
Exit strategy and deal structuring
Financial due diligence
Tax-led transaction structuring

Throughout, we integrate tax, working capital analysis, deal mechanics and post-transaction planning into a single, joined-up view — ensuring the outcome holds together long after completion.

What you can expect
from our corporate finance team

Three principles define how we operate in transactions:

Partner-led where it matters most

The moments that shape value — pricing, structure, negotiation and completion — sit with experienced partners.
You have senior judgement at the table when decisions carry risk.

Clear, honest and commercially grounded

We tell you what you need to hear, not what is convenient to hear.
That means realistic valuations, rigorous scenario planning and the confidence to advise against a deal where the outcome does not justify the risk.

Joined-up from start to finish

Transactions do not happen in isolation.
Tax structuring, due diligence, funding and post-deal positioning are coordinated into a single strategy — so the deal you sign works in practice, not just on paper.

Macalvins is a Top 100 UK accountancy firm and a member of PrimeGlobal, a global association of around 300 independent firms across more than 80 countries

That combination gives you the strength of international reach with the clarity and continuity of a partner-led relationship — delivering advice that holds together across jurisdictions, services and time.

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Why choose Macalvins?

With our team, you get precision, continuity and the kind of considered advice that comes from people who know your numbers as well as you do.

As a Top 100 UK accountancy firm with international reach through PrimeGlobal, Macalvins brings that depth of expertise to every client, at every stage of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should we engage you in a potential transaction?

Earlier rather than later. The work that precedes a process — clarifying the objective, preparing the business for diligence, structuring decisions that affect tax outcomes, addressing any presentational issues in the financial information — is the work that most materially affects the outcome. An exploratory conversation, well in advance of any committed move, costs nothing and frequently shapes everything that follows.

Do you act on the buy side?

Yes. We act on acquisitions, including management buy-ins and corporate acquirers expanding through M&A. The buy-side work covers identification, valuation, structuring, negotiation, financial and tax diligence and completion. The experience of working both sides of the table makes us more effective on each.

How do you approach valuation?

Through a combination of earnings multiples, discounted cash flow analysis, net asset and entry-cost approaches, triangulated and weighted to the situation. For litigation and dispute contexts, our forensic team takes the lead with the additional procedural rigour those settings require.

Corporate finance

A transaction does more than change ownership