Croydon-based accountancy firm MDH has supported an estate agent in acquiring two additional businesses as part of a structured acquisition strategy, enabling the launch of a new office and supporting the firm’s continued expansion.
Michael Hemme, Founder and Managing Director at MDH, worked closely with the business owner to identify the acquisition strategy and guide the process from initial planning through to completion.
Nicholsons, a member of The Corporate Finance Network in Lincolnshire, supported a client operating in the auction house sector by undertaking a valuation of the business and a partnership share as part of a partner buyout.
The firm was instructed by half of the partners who were acquiring the interests of other partners wishing to exit the business.
The Corporate Finance Network has announced the date & venue for its next National Conference, which is taking place in the historic city of Liverpool, on 5th March 2026.
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Nicholsons, a member of The Corporate Finance Network based in Lincoln and Grimsby, supported a client in the wholesale sector through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) transaction.
Richard Hallsworth, Managing Partner, led the engagement on behalf of Nicholsons. The firm was instructed by the trustees of the Employee Ownership Trust to undertake an independent valuation of the business being acquired as part of the employee ownership structure.
TC Knill James, a member of The Corporate Finance Network based in Lewes, East Sussex, provided financial due diligence and deal advisory services in connection with the acquisition of West Horsley Dairy Limited by Granarolo S.p.A..
TC Knill James was engaged by Granarolo,
North Yorkshire-based accountancy firm Hunter Gee Holroyd (HGH) has advised on the 100 per cent disposal of a company by way of a share sale within the transport sector.
The engagement was initially led by Kelsey Butterfield, who was responsible for marketing the business for sale and managing discussions with prospective buyers.
Kent-based McBrides in partnership with DJH, a member of The Corporate Finance Network, has successfully advised on the acquisition of a business in the hospitality sector.
Anthony Hawkins, who led the transaction as part of the McBrides team, provided comprehensive corporate finance and tax support throughout the acquisition process.
Dyke Yaxley, a member firm of The Corporate Finance Network with offices in Shropshire and the United States, was approached by a bank to support the acquisition of a pub and restaurant. The engagement involved completing an independent due diligence review to provide the lender with assurance over the transaction.
£950k Commercial Mortgage Secured for Joinery Business
Croydon-based accountancy firm MDH has supported a joinery business in securing a £950,000 commercial mortgage to acquire its long-standing rental premises, providing greater operational stability and strengthening cashflow to support a planned phase of rapid expansion.
Michael Hemme,
At The Corporate Finance Network, we have been looking past the headlines and digesting the broader commercial impact of the Budget on clients’ M&A aspirations.
While deal appetite will always rest on the fundamentals of each business, the new measures will influence valuations, exit routes and the shape of transactions over the next few years.
