Corporate Finance Services

AAB provides corporate finance services that deliver practical, dependable guidance at every stage of a business, helping organisations make clear decisions and maintain steady progress toward their goals.

Gordon Steele

Head of Corporate Finance

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Who we can help

OWNER-MANAGED & FAMILY BUSINESSES
UK AND INTERNATIONAL ENTITIES

How we can help

WE’RE EXCITED BY SEEING YOU SUCCEED

Get expert corporate finance services

Throughout the landmark events of your business lifecycle, our specialist corporate finance team will guide you with sound, proven advice. AAB corporate finance services can help you through the good times of growth and maturity, and be ready to support you should you encounter challenges such as restructuring or litigation.

We work with companies of all sizes, from start-ups and family businesses to multinationals. Our approach to corporate finance is based on getting to know you, your circumstances and goals, and providing appropriate advice that’s focused on moving you forwards. We are always objective, but we’re also excited by the prospect of playing a crucial role in your success.

GETTING YOUR DEALS DONE

We have a skilled, experienced corporate finance services team ready to help you effectively navigate merging with another entity, making a strategic acquisition or selling your business. They’ll share their knowledge and project manage you through every significant event, from start-up to exit, joint ventures to buy-outs.

During these complex processes, we’ll take care to ensure you have enough information and advice to act confidently, without becoming overwhelmed or distracted from running your business. Timing is often a key issue too, so we’ll be sure to make you aware of deadlines and help you meet them. It’s a strategy that works well for our clients, as you can see for yourself in our done deals.

Find out more about our mergers & acquisitions advisory

Commercially driven tax and financial advice provided by people who understand my business and who care about its success. A dedicated partner led team of real advisors with real commercial focus.
Derek Smith, Maritime Developments Limited
AAB deliver on time, every time and respond promptly to my queries and needs. I would, and have, recommended AAB to businesses who have since joined them.
Graham Mackie, Dales Engineering Services Limited
Having AAB as our business partners gives me peace of mind as they listen, participate and work with us to ensure our goals are achieved.
Gillian Irvine, NorDan
AAB took over as Applus+ UK’s external auditor in 2022. The difference we have noticed compared to other auditors is that AAB Audits like we manage our business, adapting its procedures to our systems and the specifics of how Applus+ UK operates.
John Hill, Head of Finance Applus+ UK

RAISING FUNDS & SUPPORTING TRANSACTIONS

Finances will always be foremost for your business, so it pays to be supported by corporate finance services team who are fully informed and proficient in all the many ways you’ll be affected. Our experts will advise on the best business fundraising sources and strategies for each of your projects, making the best use of their experience and connections.

This is backed up by our transaction support, making sure you’re aware of the tax implications, carrying out financial modelling and due diligence and providing business valuations for a range of purposes. All this corporate finance advice is provided as a joined-up, fully integrated service so you’ll always be able to talk to team members who fully understand your business.

Find the best fundraising sources & strategies

INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICES

Expanding into a new country should feel exciting. But for many businesses, it quickly becomes overwhelming. New rules. New risks. New pressures on your people and your finances. It’s easy to feel like one wrong step could slow everything down. That’s where we step in.

Whether you’re a UK business ready to grow overseas, or an international company planning to build a base in the UK, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Our international corporate finance team brings clarity, confidence, and calm to the process. We help you shape your plans, sense-check the financials, and deal with the hurdles that usually drain time and energy.

Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to keep your ambition moving. Together, we’ll make sure your next move goes exactly where you want it to.

Explore our international corporate finance services

BUSINESS RESCUE & RECOVERY

Circumstances and markets change, so even long-established businesses can find themselves facing substantial challenges. Our response will be calm and positive; we have a successful track record of helping businesses understand their situation and setting out their best options to restructure and recover.

We’ll explore and explain your options, which could include refinancing, selling your business through accelerated mergers and acquisitions, a business restructuring plan or administration. Should these options not be available, we’ll advise you on the range of potential plans and which would be best for you. We appreciate that time is usually a key factor, so we’ll move swiftly to maximise the outcome for all parties.

Learn more about restructuring & recovery

INSOLVENCY & LITIGATION

If you realise your business is insolvent, or if you are experiencing personal debt and money worries, it can make it hard to see any way forward. We are here to support you and show you the options. It may still be possible to set up a rescue plan, and our team will assess your liabilities and assets, explain your position and advise you on the correct course of action.

The key is to speak to us as early as possible. By getting to grips with the issues early on, we’re better placed to find a solution.

Learn more about our litigation services

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