Most acquisitions fail before the deal is signed.
Not because of price alone — but because buyers chase the wrong opportunities, rely on weak assumptions, or enter the market without a clear acquisition thesis.
The right deal starts with discipline: clear criteria, strong filtering, commercial judgement and a willingness to walk away.
Practical support across the acquisition lifecycle.
Designed for owner-led businesses, operators and ambitious firms looking to grow through acquisition without building an in-house M&A team.
Acquisition Strategy
Define the acquisition thesis, target criteria, preferred sectors, deal size, red flags and what success should look like post-acquisition.
Deal Sourcing & Filtering
Build or refine deal flow, assess opportunities quickly, and separate serious prospects from distractions before too much time is spent.
Evaluation & Due Diligence
Commercial and financial review of acquisition targets to validate assumptions, identify risks and support better buy-side decisions.
Deal Structuring
Support around offer structure, payment terms, earn-outs, risk allocation and negotiation strategy alongside your legal and tax advisers.
Acquisition Readiness Review
A focused review for owners considering acquisition, covering readiness, criteria, market approach and next steps.
Second Opinion on Deals
An independent buy-side view on opportunities already on your desk — useful when you need clarity before progressing.
Built for operators who want acquisition to create value.
- Owner-led businesses looking for the next growth lever
- Accountancy and professional services firms considering acquisitions
- Operators who have completed one acquisition and want to repeat it properly
- Searchers and acquisition entrepreneurs who need a stronger evaluation process
Experience from both sides of the table.
Alderwick Advisory brings a practical view of how sellers position businesses, where value is often overstated, and how buyers can avoid expensive mistakes.
The focus is simple: help clients make the right acquisitions — not just complete transactions.
A simple, disciplined process.
1. Clarify
We define the acquisition objective, what a good target looks like, and the criteria for saying yes or no.
2. Evaluate
We review opportunities through a commercial, financial and strategic lens to identify the strongest paths forward.
3. Execute
We support the route through offer, structure, negotiation and completion with the right professional team around the deal.