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Helping you buy, sell and value businesses

When it’s time to sell your business, buy a business or get your business valued, we’re committed to getting you the right deal. Using our network and up-to-date deal intelligence, our dedicated team takes a personal and confidential approach.

About Corporate Transactions

The Corporate Transactions team is part of Larking Gowen, one of the UK’s top 40 accountancy firms.

Whether you want help to buy, sell or value a business, we’ll be your trusted advisor. We’re transparent in our services to you; always making sure you know and understand what work we’re doing on your behalf, and what we’re charging and why.

With offices based throughout Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk and a reach that extends all around the UK and abroad, we possess an extensive network of contacts. This, combined with our access to the best industry tools available, enables us to get the best result. And you can rest assured, we always have our clients’ best interests at heart, taking the time to get to know your business and understanding the bigger picture.

How we can help:

Buying or selling a business is a major step and we understand you want to get it right. We can help you plan for this, and of course, we’re there to guide you through the transaction from start to finish.

Our specialist team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise at their fingertips, offering safe, solid, dependable advice to make sure you achieve your goals and avoid any damaging pitfalls along the way.

With us as your trusted advisor, we will help you achieve the best possible outcome for both you and your business.

Click on our services for more information below:

Why use us?

Transaction specialists

Proven by:

Our team of experienced professionals dedicated exclusively to helping clients with their corporate transactions.

Benefit to you:

You will benefit from decades of our combined experience, ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome.

Successful track record

Proven by:

Our consistent appearance in the top 10 financial advisors for the East of England and our successes as testified by our clients.

Benefit to you:

You have peace of mind knowing that your advisors are successful deal makers and will apply this experience to benefit your transaction.

Database of buyers

Proven by:

We have over 100 buyers registered for our exclusive watching brief service and access to a range of wider market intelligence sources.

Benefit to you:

We can introduce credible potential buyers and sellers, sometimes without the need for a wider marketing exercise.

Regional, national and international

Proven by:

Larking Gowen’s strong presence in the East of England, together with our national and international associations (PrimeGlobal).

Benefit to you:

Using our connections we can provide you with insight into potential buyers, historic deal prices and current market activity levels.

We understand tax and accounts

Proven by:

Our team includes qualified accountants and corporate financiers, and we have the support of our tax and accounts colleagues in Larking Gowen.

Benefit to you:

You will receive a comprehensive advisory service from one team, including crucial advice on how to minimise the tax payable on your transaction.

We advise buyers and sellers

Proven by:

Our successes, blogs and webinars demonstrate our advisory skills for clients selling businesses and clients buying businesses, including MBOs.

Benefit to you:

Using our experience, we are able to step into the shoes of the party on the other side, ensuring you stay one step ahead of the process at all times.

Confidentiality

Proven by:

Our tried and tested external processes and robust internal controls prevent the leakage of important and sensitive information.

Benefit to you:

You can be assured that you have control over your corporate transaction, with final sign-off of key documents and how information is released.

Competitive fees

Proven by:

Our willingness to tailor our service provision and fees to the individual circumstances of each and every corporate transaction.

Benefit to you:

You will receive a first class and comprehensive advisory service whilst paying fees proportionate to the size and complexity of your deal.

Ben Horner-Glister

Ben Horner-Glister

Corporate Transactions Executive

David Franklin

David Franklin

Corporate Transactions Assistant Manager

Hannah Rutherford

Hannah Rutherford

Corporate Transactions Manager

Jack Minns

Jack Minns

Corporate Transactions Partner

James Lay

James Lay

Corporate Transactions and Business Advisory Partner

Will Gibbs

Will Gibbs

Senior Manager

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