Buy/Sell Business Advisory

Connecting Ambitions. Creating Value.

Buying or selling a business, whether through an asset purchase, a share transfer, or a swap arrangement, is one of the most significant decisions an organisation can make, carrying financial, operational, and tax consequences that extend well beyond the transaction date. Business owners consider such transactions to enter new markets, acquire capabilities, exit non-core operations, or realise value built up over years. Because these deals involve valuation, negotiation, and legal structuring all at once, they call for advisory support that can guide the process from the first idea through to closing.

Why This Matters

A transaction pursued without proper due diligence or valuation can result in overpaying for an acquisition, inheriting undisclosed liabilities, or structuring a deal in a tax-inefficient manner. On the sell side, poor preparation can undervalue the business or expose the seller to disputes after closing. Given the amounts of capital and the long-term commitments typically involved, the cost of getting a buy or sell decision wrong is far higher than the cost of proper advisory support at the outset.

How We Help

Strategy and Opportunity Assessment

We work with you to define the objectives behind a potential acquisition or sale, and assess whether the opportunity fits your broader business strategy before significant time or resources are committed.

Target Identification and Screening

For buy-side mandates, we help identify and shortlist potential targets that meet your strategic and financial criteria, and support the process of approaching and evaluating them.

Valuation and Due Diligence

We support financial, tax, and operational due diligence to uncover risks and validate assumptions, and assist in arriving at a valuation that reflects the true position of the business being bought or sold.

Negotiation and Deal Structuring

We assist in structuring the transaction, whether as an asset deal, share purchase, or other arrangement, and support negotiations so that commercial terms and tax outcomes are aligned with your interests.

Who Needs This

• Businesses looking to acquire a company, division, or asset
• Owners planning to sell or exit part or all of their business
• Companies evaluating buy versus build growth strategies
• Investors seeking structured support through a transaction lifecycle

Our Approach

We stay involved through every stage of the transaction, from initial strategy discussions to due diligence and final negotiation, so that decisions are informed by a consistent understanding of the numbers and the risks. Our advice is grounded in practical deal experience and tailored to the realities of your industry and transaction size, rather than generic checklists.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with buy/sell business advisory, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.