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Cross-Border Expertise with Local Insight

Navigating Global Interest in UK Mid-Market Businesses

Our International Reach Offering

For many UK founders and investors, the highest-value buyer or growth partner may lie overseas. Yet cross-border transactions bring complexities — from tax and regulatory risk to cultural fit and execution certainty — that can threaten value if not expertly managed.
Debrett’s blends global reach with deep local market intelligence, helping clients unlock these opportunities with clarity, control and confidence. Whether selling to a global consolidator or raising growth capital from an overseas investor, we shape your international story — making your business investable, understandable and attractive across borders.

Cross-Border M&A Advisory

We help ambitious founders and boards define growth strategies that are clear, scalable and investment-ready.
Market Entry & Exit Strategy
Insight into local market dynamics, regulatory regimes and buyer behaviour to help clients plan successful international expansions or exits.
Buyer and Investor Access
Leveraging our global relationships and AICA membership to identify, engage and negotiate with credible international strategic and financial buyers.
Deal Structuring & Execution
Advising on complex cross-border deal terms, tax considerations, regulatory approvals and cultural nuances that impact transaction success.

Exit & Succession Planning

Preparing owners and boards for value-realising transitions, from founder succession to full exit.
Exit readiness diagnostics
Objective assessment against buyer expectations and value drivers
Succession strategy development
Leadership transition plans that preserve business continuity and value
Value enhancement programmes
Focused actions to increase attractiveness to buyers or investors

Capital Strategy Advisory

Advising on optimal capital structures to support growth, reduce risk and enhance shareholder returns.
Debt vs. equity analysis
Evaluating funding routes to align cost, risk and control preferences
Investor and lender engagement
Preparing compelling positioning for equity or debt funding rounds
Capital efficiency reviews
Assessing deployment of capital to maximise return and flexibility

Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

Enhancing board effectiveness and governance to support scaling and stakeholder confidence.
Board structure and composition reviews
Aligning governance with strategy and investor expectations
Performance benchmarking
Measuring and developing board and executive team effectiveness
Stakeholder management strategies
Designing communication and engagement plans for key audiences
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Typical Engagement Scenarios

Preparing for business sale or private equity investment

Defining market entry or international growth strategy

Optimising capital structure for growth funding

Designing succession and leadership transition plans

Strengthening governance to support business scaling

These scenarios reflect the real decisions shaping value creation and long-term business success.
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The Debrett’s Strategic Advisory Process

Our structured process transforms ambition into practical, actionable strategy, supporting confident execution.
Discovery & Diagnosis
Business review, stakeholder interviews, market and performance analysis
Option Development
Identification of strategic pathways, risk assessment and impact modelling
Recommendation & Planning
Delivery of clear, actionable strategic plans aligned with founder and shareholder goals
Implementation Support
Ongoing guidance to support execution and course correction

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our strategic advisory services and how we can assist you.
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Early, informed planning enhances valuation, reduces risk and widens exit or funding options, protecting shareholder outcomes.
At least 12–24 months before a potential transaction, allowing sufficient time to address risks and build value.
Yes, we design value enhancement programmes to prepare companies for a future sale or investment, strengthening performance and market appeal.
As an independent adviser, we offer unconflicted guidance aligned solely with the interests of founders, boards and shareholders.
Strategic Advisory drives long-term value creation by improving strategy, governance and capital efficiency, laying the groundwork for future growth, resilience and optionality, whether or not a sale or funding event is imminent.

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