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, partnered with the UK’s leading Accountancy and Legal firms.
Coupled with our broad expertise and transaction history, AJ Chambers are the perfect choice for assisting Accountancy and Legal practice owners. Whether you’re looking to acquire new business or considering a strategic exit, AJ Chambers are in the prime position to help.
AJ Chambers are delighted that the transaction we consulted on, between Ad Valorem Group and ETL Global, was awarded the Silver Award for ‘Deal of the Year’ at the Accounting Excellence Awards.
Accountancy Practice owners
Looking to sell your firm?
We understand the importance of succession planning. For exiting or retiring Partners, this is one of the most important business decisions you will make. 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.
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.
A huge shout out to James Gosling for being so helpful throughout the process. When we needed hand-holding, he was there. Both myself and Asima Hafesji are very grateful for the support. 🙌
- Wes Rashid, Co-Founder & CEO of Accountancy Cloud
“James and the team are a credit to the industry, doing things the right way.”
- Rob Harden, Group CDO, Affinia
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-MD, Ad Valorem Group
Thanks to James and your team for everything and supporting all of us through the process. We are used to it now, but it is always daunting for those who are not. Having you and the Team there support going through the process is a massive plus for sure.
- Nikolai Naylor, Naylor Accountancy
I would like to thank both James Gosling and Szymon Mizera who have both helped me get over the line regarding the sale of my business. Every call I have made, and every email sent has been answered promptly and professionally. They were always there when I needed support, and they have made the process much less stressful than it could have been. I would be happy to refer anyone wishing to sell their business through AJ Chambers. You have been amazing!
- Christine McLaren, CWW Accountancy
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, £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, 2 Partner Firm in 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 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
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