M&A Advisory
Regulatory M&A Done Right
Acquiring a licensed financial entity is fundamentally different from a standard M&A transaction. Regulatory change-of-control processes, license continuity, and compliance obligations require specialist expertise that generalist advisors cannot provide.
60+
M&A transactions
20+
Jurisdictions
95%
License continuity rate
8+yrs
Avg. partner experience
What We Do
M&A Advisory Services
Target Identification
Proprietary sourcing of licensed entities for acquisition — leveraging our marketplace inventory and off-market network to identify targets that match your strategic and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Due Diligence
Deep-dive assessment of a target's regulatory standing, license conditions, compliance history, enforcement actions, and ongoing obligations — the critical layer that standard legal DD misses.
Change-of-Control Applications
Preparation and management of all regulatory notifications and change-of-control applications required by supervisory authorities in each jurisdiction where the target holds a license.
Post-Acquisition Integration
Regulatory integration planning and execution — migrating compliance frameworks, updating regulatory registrations, and ensuring the acquired entity meets the acquirer's group standards.
Transaction Structuring
Regulatory input into transaction structure — share vs. asset deals, escrow arrangements for regulatory capital, and conditions precedent tied to regulatory approvals.
Vendor-Side Advisory
For sellers of licensed entities: regulatory preparation for sale, managing regulator notifications, and ensuring clean license transfer to maximize transaction value and certainty.
Our Process
From Mandate to Closing
Mandate & Target Brief
We agree a target profile — jurisdiction, license type, size, and strategic fit — and begin proprietary sourcing from our marketplace inventory and off-market network.
Regulatory Due Diligence
On identification of a target, we conduct a full regulatory DD review — license conditions, compliance history, capital adequacy, and regulatory relationships — and deliver a written risk assessment.
Regulatory Approvals
We prepare and submit all change-of-control notifications and applications, manage regulator correspondence, and obtain all necessary regulatory approvals as a condition of closing.
Closing & Integration
We support regulatory aspects of closing — capital transfers, license updates, and regulatory notifications — and manage the post-acquisition compliance integration programme.
FAQs
Common Questions
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