Sterling Risk Advisory provides M&A advisory services for mid-market transactions. We support buyers and sellers through the transaction lifecycle - target identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and completion.

Our M&A practice focuses on transactions where independent advisory delivers value through objective analysis, negotiation expertise, and transaction management. We work with private companies, private equity firms, and corporate acquirers on transactions typically ranging from £5M to £100M enterprise value.

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Transaction Services

Buy-Side Advisory

Strategic support for acquisitions including:

• Target identification and screening
• Preliminary valuation analysis
• Approach strategy and initial contact
• Due diligence coordination
• Deal structuring and negotiation support
• Transaction completion management

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Sell-Side Advisory

Exit preparation and transaction execution including:

• Business positioning and preparation
• Valuation analysis and expectation setting
• Buyer identification and approach
• Data room preparation
• Negotiation management
• Deal completion coordination

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Due Diligence

Commercial, operational, and regulatory due diligence for transactions:

• Commercial due diligence on market positioning and growth assumptions
• Operational assessment of business model and delivery capability
• Regulatory compliance review
• Risk identification and quantification
• Management capability assessment

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Sector Experience

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We work across sectors with particular experience in:

• Professional services
• Technology and software
• Business services
• Healthcare and regulated sectors
• Manufacturing and distribution

Our approach emphasises understanding sector-specific dynamics, regulatory considerations, and operational requirements rather than applying generic transaction frameworks.

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Transaction Approach

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Objective Analysis

We provide independent assessment of transaction rationale, valuation positioning, and risk factors. Our analysis focuses on commercial reality rather than supporting predetermined transaction views.

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Negotiation Support

Transaction negotiations benefit from experienced independent advisory. We support clients through negotiation dynamics while maintaining focus on achieving acceptable risk allocation and commercial terms.

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Completion Management

Transactions fail or delay due to inadequate completion management. We coordinate the completion process, managing legal, financial, and operational workstreams to closing.

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Engagement Structure

M&A engagements are structured on retained advisory basis with success fees aligned to transaction completion. Initial consultations focus on understanding transaction objectives, timeline expectations, and engagement scope before proposing commercial terms.

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Get in Touch

Contact Sterling Risk Advisory to discuss M&A advisory requirements. We work with businesses, investors, and corporates on mid-market transactions requiring independent transaction support.

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