The right acquisition can double your business overnight — but the wrong structure can double your tax bill. So why guess? We guide Irish entrepreneurs through the full M&A lifecycle, from target search to integration, with sharp tax-efficient structuring and cross-border judgment.
acquisitions facilitated in the last 3 years
cross-border specialists for inbound and outbound deals
access through our Dublin network and discreet outreach
Clickable regions
Where should your next target come from? We use a quiet, structured search — not a noisy auction scramble.
End-to-end M&A services
Need a target approached quietly? Want diligence that catches the awkward bits before they become expensive? We keep the deal moving and the structure clean.
The main event. Where assumptions get tested.
We dig into earnings quality, customer concentration, working capital, debt-like items, and the bits sellers prefer not to foreground. Why pay a premium for a hidden problem?
Target identification & approach
Off-market introductions, outreach scripting, and first-contact positioning.
Valuation & deal structuring
Price mechanics, deferred consideration, earn-outs, and share or asset purchase choices.
Irish M&A tax planning only works when the commercial deal and tax logic match. We align the structure before heads of terms harden.
The deal is not done at completion. It’s done when systems, teams, and cash flow are working as one.
We help with reporting cadence, integration checkpoints, and the practical decisions that stop value leaking after day one.
Sector expertise
Selling software and buying hospitality are not the same game. So why use the same playbook? We tailor diligence, pricing, and tax planning to the commercial reality of each market.
Case summary
A Dublin retailer wanted growth, not noise. We modelled lease exposure, trimmed the debt package, and structured the acquisition so the buyer could integrate one store at a time. Simple? Not quite. Effective? Yes.
Why it mattered
The buyer kept cash free for stock, staffing, and refurbishments — not just completion day headlines.
Northern Ireland & cross-border acquisitions
Acquiring across the Irish Sea brings VAT, customs, regulatory, and tax questions that can derail a good deal if they’re left too late. Why wait for completion to find out the structure doesn’t travel well?
VAT, customs, and trading flows mapped before the offer gets serious.
Irish buyer into the UK, or UK buyer into Ireland. The logic changes both ways.
Dublin-to-Belfast examples, seller expectations, and local execution points.
Case study timeline
A clean structure beats a rushed deal. This one delivered certainty on price, flexibility on payment, and enough discipline to extract real synergy. Want the same outcome?
Phase 1
We kept the approach quiet, tested seller motivation early, and narrowed the commercial ask before diligence became expensive.
Phase 2
That gave the buyer control on completion while protecting cash flow and keeping tax treatment aligned with the bigger plan.
Phase 3
The work after completion mattered most. Systems, people, and pricing were aligned before momentum faded.
M&A Advisory FAQs
You’ve probably got a shortlist of concerns already. Fee structure, deal timing, seller sourcing, Northern Ireland. Good. Let’s deal with them now.
We use discreet outreach, broker relationships, and local network intelligence to find owners who are open to a conversation — not just those already shouting for offers.
Usually a mix of retainer and success fee, with scope set clearly at the start. No surprise add-ons. No fuzzy language.
The average deal can run from 8 to 20 weeks, depending on diligence depth, financing, and how prepared the seller is.
Yes. We handle the cross-border detail, coordinate the tax and legal work, and keep the transaction moving in the right order.
Direct contact
+353822378939
Office
Stillorgan Road, Dublin, D04 E1X8, IE
Prefer a structured conversation rather than a sales pitch? That’s exactly how we work.
Discuss your acquisition goals
Schedule a confidential acquisition needs analysis, and we’ll map the targets, structure, and tax implications before you make a move. Why wait until the offer is already on the table?