Services · Business acquisition
Acquiring a business
Complete financial and legal support to identify, analyse, value, finance and structure your acquisition, then negotiate the best possible terms.
Integrated financial and legal support
- From assessing a target through to signing, L&W supports you at every stage of the acquisition.
- We provide rigorous financial analysis, coordinate legal and transaction matters, and help you understand exactly what you are buying, at what price and on what terms.
Key steps of an acquisition
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01
Target search & screening
Criteria-based company search and off-market deal sourcing, with a preliminary strategic and financial assessment of each target.
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02
Valuation & submission of an indicative offer
A clear-eyed value for the target, so you don't overpay and you know your walk-away price.
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03
Due diligence
Coordination of financial, legal, tax and employment due diligence to assess the target, identify risks and secure the terms of the acquisition.
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04
Financing & structuring
Support in raising the financing required for the acquisition and structuring the transaction.
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05
Negotiation & closing
Negotiation of the LOI and SPA terms and coordination of the legal and financial closing through to signing.
Fee structure
Target search & screening
Valuation & submission of an indicative offer
Due diligence
Financing & structuring
Negotiation & closing
Financial advisory
2 possible types of compensation
Fixed-fee advisory
Fixed fee per phase
Advisory Shares*
Reduced retainer + partial equity
Legal advisory
Partner law firm
Due diligence
Third-party providers
*Fees can be paid in full or in part through Advisory Shares, representing 5% to 15% of the acquisition holding's shares.
Two ways to align our fees with your acquisition
- We offer a classic fixed-fee engagement, with a clear cost agreed upfront for each phase of the acquisition.
- On selected transactions, we can also act as a partner, taking part of our fees in equity, to fully align our interests with yours.
Key principles
Fixed fee per phase+
A clear cost agreed upfront for each stage of the acquisition.
No incentive to overpay+
Compensation not tied to the final transaction price.
Freedom at every stage+
You only move to the next phase when you decide to.
Alignment through equity participation+
On option, part of our fee can be taken in equity, for a long-term partnership.
Suited to every acquisition project+
A model adjustable to the size, complexity and profile of the deal.
Looking at a target?
Let's analyse it together, confidentially, and before you make an offer.