Leading advisers to accountancy and legal practice owners looking to grow their firm via acquisition, or those considering merger or sale.


Over 15 years of experience working with a variety of accountancy and legal firms throughout the UK. Through our collaboration, we have established trust and reliability with partners and business owners.

Coupled with vast M&A transaction experience, AJ Chambers are uniquely placed to assist Accountancy and Legal Practice owners. We identify and locate acquisition targets in line with a firms’ growth strategy. In addition, we assist practice owners looking to secure the right opportunity for their overall exit strategy.

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Accountancy Practice owners

Considering the optimum time for sale?


We understand the importance and gravity of succession planning. For exiting or retiring Partners, this is one of the most important business decisions you will make.

Trusted and practical M&A services

James Gosling, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at AJ Chambers, gives an overview of the market for Accountancy Practice owners looking to grow their business via acquisition, or those considering exit plans or retirement.

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Legal Practice owners

Looking for maximum value to sell or merge?


Our legal practice M&A guide provides a comprehensive overview of the transaction process. This guide is to help you understand the complexities of M&A and ensure that all necessary legal documents are properly drafted, negotiated, and executed.

The guide also provides insight into legal risks associated with M&A and provides guidance on how best to minimise them.

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Client testimonials

James Gosling really understood our business, people, culture and objectives. James’s involvement within the deal, from communication through to guiding us and being there to offer advice or negotiating on our behalf was crucial to the successful conclusion of our transaction.

- Nikki Adams, Co-Managing Director of Ad Valorem Group

Having advised clients on numerous transactions over the years it was always important to me that any transaction would have communication and momentum. James remained attentive and informative throughout the process ensuring all parties were fully aware of the progress being made. The successful outcome for our transaction was a result of James’s diligence.

- Partner of £3m Revenue firm in Leicestershire

James Gosling was a perfect consultant to sell my practice, he was very helpful from day one and he gave me a lot of valuable advice all along until we completed.

- Owner of 2 Partner Firm, Hertfordshire
“James Gosling really helped us through a stressful period. He explained the requirements fully and was always available for any questions we had. He was very approachable and supportive. Even though we did not complete our transaction we would have no hesitation in recommending him when considering selling your company.”
- Owner of 3 Partner Firm, Kent
AJ Chambers adopt a logical approach to every transaction, always adding value to the process and presenting solutions in more complex deals. I could not recommend them highly enough to be an integral part of any commercial transaction.
- Established law firm in Kent
“James Gosling really helped us through a stressful period. He explained the requirements fully and was always available for any questions we had. He was very approachable and supportive. We would have no hesitation in recommending him when considering selling your Company.”
- Partner, North Kent practice
“James Gosling was a perfect consultant to sale part of my practice, he was very helpful from day one and he gave me a lot of valuable advice all along until we completed”
- Partner, Hertfordshire Practice
“From the first engagement over the phone, AJ Chambers filled me with the confidence of just how well they understood my specific market space, right down to each firm and individual Partner/Owner – having successfully sold my firm via them, I can say that the entire process was handled expertly, and with thorough professionalism.”
- Partner, Essex firm
“We set a goal to be acquired within a six-month target. AJ Chambers made it happen in less time than this and did what really mattered, which was to realise the goal together with us. We would recommend them to prospective clients who are looking for a company that genuinely cares about them, and the future of their business they’ve built over many years.”
- Owner, Hertfordshire firm
“Superb partnering to ensure we had constant and effective communications, working alongside us, guiding us expertly through the many issues we faced. Should the opportunity arise, we would 100% use the services of M&A Chambers again.”
- Managing Partner, Top 50 Firm, Cambridge

Proven track record on Accountancy M&A deals

Overview for Law Practice owners looking to expand

Our M&A team


James Gosling

Director
020 8092 6220
james.gosling@aj-chambers.com

Szymon Mizera

M&A Associate
020 3889 8847
szymon.mizera@aj-chambers.com

Andrew Hilliard

Managing Director
01702 334 933
andrew.hilliard@aj-chambers.com


Accountancy: ICAEW | Accountancy Age
Law: Law Society | Law Gazette