Tax exit readiness begins on day one
ArticleTax strategy is no longer a box ticking exercise; it can shape the value of your business and make or break an exit.
Every transaction is different. Whether you’re buying or selling, refinancing or raising money through the capital markets, you want to make your next strategic move with confidence. That’s where our people come in – conducting thorough due diligence on the fine detail and providing value-focused and pragmatic advice throughout the transaction.
We work alongside your team, offering the full range of due diligence and deal support services, to help you get the deal done and achieve your goals.
Our dedicated deal advisers assist you with your transactions every day, and are here to listen and support you.
As go-to leaders in the mid-market, we have a deep understanding of your needs for a more tailored approach.
We bring both challenge and realistic solutions to help you manage risk and achieve your commercial outcomes.
We put people first and bring our best to yours, valuing long-term relationships and listening closely to understand your goals. With our national team of nearly 200 advisers, we support you throughout a transaction, so you can be sure you have everything covered.
Our transaction advisory services includes buy-side/vendor due diligence, bid support, vendor assistance, commercial, tax and IT due diligence, sale and purchase agreement advice, reporting accountant services and tax structuring.
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Tax strategy is no longer a box ticking exercise; it can shape the value of your business and make or break an exit.
UK fire and security sector M&A review 2025
The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) market entered 2026 with more momentum than at any point in the past decade. Geopolitical instability, rising defence budgets and a recovering commercial aviation cycle have not only lifted performance – they’ve reshaped portfolio priorities and accelerated consolidation across the sector.
I am pleased to share that 2025 was another strong-performing year for the Grant Thornton Deals team in the UK. Whilst market headwinds from geopolitical events to the uncertainty around the budget had some impact on investor appetite, the year finished with good momentum. The team successfully completing X deals, with a cumulative value of £X.