Your business may be ready to sell, but are your people buyer-ready?
Your M&A People Partner helps founders, buyers and M&A advisors identify, reduce and manage people-related risk before, during and after a business sale.
Why people matter in an exit
When a business is prepared for sale, the focus often falls on the financials, legal documents and commercial performance. But buyers are also inheriting the people who keep the business running.
The leadership team
The culture
The contracts
The risks
The informal knowledge
It's the employees who hold the value together
Who we support
For Founders Preparing to Sell
We help you understand where people risk may affect value, confidence or continuity before a buyer starts asking difficult questions.
For Buyers and Acquirers
We provide people-focused due diligence and transition support so you understand what you are inheriting before and after completion.
For M&A Advisors and Exit Partners
We work alongside brokers, accountants, legal teams, brand specialists and exit planners to strengthen the people element of the deal.
Before the Sale: People Sale Readiness
For founders who are 1–5 years away from sale.
- employment contracts
- staff handbook and policies
- leadership structure
- key person dependency
- culture and engagement
- absence, performance and conduct risks
- reward, benefits and retention
- TUPE considerations
- management capability
- documentation gaps
- people risks that could affect deal confidence
- Leadership & Management Training
- succession planning
The three stages of an M&A people strategy
We support you on the years before, during and after a business sale.
During Transaction: Due Diligence Support
For sellers, buyers and advisors during transaction.
- people risk review
- employee liability assessment
- TUPE support
- consultation planning
- workforce communication
- retention considerations
- leadership and culture risk
- management of sensitive staff issues
- support with buyer/seller questions
- handover planning
After Completion: Integration & Support
For buyers or newly acquired businesses.
- employee communication
- leadership alignment
- retention of key people
- culture integration
- management support
- policy harmonisation
- contract and handbook updates
- strategy for first 90 days
- ongoing HR support
- succession planning
What we look for
People risks that can affect deal value
01
key knowledge sits with one or two people
Your business may be exposed if
02
contracts and policies are outdated
We help you spot these issues early, deal with them commercially and present the business with greater confidence.
03
managers are handling issues inconsistently
04
absence, conduct or performance issues are unresolved
05
there is no clear retention plan for key staff
06
the culture depends heavily on the founder
07
there are undocumented working arrangements
08
TUPE has not been considered early enough
09
employee communication is left until the last minute
10
leadership capability is not strong enough for the next stage
OUR MISSION
Safeguarding Your Value
We identify and manage people-related risks to ensure a seamless transition, protecting your business value and facilitating a successful exit for founder-led organisations.