As H1 2023 closes, we can reflect on an extremely successful and exciting time in the accountancy and legal practice market. Here is our detailed M&A market update so far. AJ Chambers has been involved in a variety of different practice profiles and transactions. From retiring sole practitioners through to c.£7m revenue firms joining larger…
When involved in M&A transactions, especially including Private Equity, there is a whole new world of words to adjust to. James Gosling gives his personal explanation of a selection of these unusual phrases, abbreviations and acronyms which are used every day. A brief guide to solving the M&A jargon. Adjusted EBITDA When you start talking…
With the global economic downturn and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, UK businesses continue to face unprecedented challenges. It is essential to strengthen your position within this economic climate and the ones that will follow. With the help of Howard Woolf, Partner at Gerald Edelman, we will explore practical ways that businesses can…
As per the opening on my Q1 overview, we have found a slight pause to come up for air… JUST! AJ Chambers had a record Q1 on M&A activity within the legal and accounting sectors, which is traditionally a slow time of year and seldom many completions in January, February and March. The obvious tax…
When selling your law firm, what are the important points to consider? Have you thought about all avenues available when the time comes? In this explorative article, we talk to a well-established law practice owner in Essex. He has been an owner for over 45 years and has recently gone through this process. Please give us…
As Accountancy and Legal Practice M&A sale specialists, we understand the importance of planning the succession of your practice. Get yourself ready to prepare the sale of your legal or accountancy practice. We understand that for exiting or retiring Partners this will be one of the most important decisions of your career. Our consultative and…
In March, our Managing Director and Founder, Andrew Hilliard, sat down for a conversation with Phil Eckersley. Phil is an Agent from the Bank of England. To discuss the current state of the economy and recruitment industry. Welcome to our Bank of England interview. Phil Eckersley is the Agent for the South East and East Anglia…
It has been well documented and reported the high level of M&A activity within the Accountancy Practice market. The factors driving this I have discussed in previous articles. These factors are still at play. Let me outline Accountancy Practice owners’ M&A options. With many individuals using the phrase “post-pandemic”, the Partners falling into the category…
Selling your Accountancy firm is not an easy task. To maximise the value of your business, you’ll need to plan and prepare well in advance. We have gathered the main points on what to expect when thinking of selling your firm. Financial Statements and files will be thoroughly examined Due Diligence is an integral part of the transaction…
As public and private practice specialists, we have considerable knowledge of Accountancy and Legal firms, thanks to our long-standing relationships held with Partners throughout the UK and Ireland, forged for over 15 years. James Gosling, Managing Director and Head of M&A at AJ Chambers, has answered some of the most frequently asked questions. He has…
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