Buy Side Advisory
Buy-Side M&A Advisory Services
Driving Growth to Create Value
Acquisitions can accelerate growth, expand market presence, and create long-term value. The European market offers compelling opportunities, but transactions also present complex challenges — from regulatory considerations to varying market dynamics. MarshBerry’s buy-side advisors guide clients through successful domestic and cross-border acquisitions.
Our experienced M&A professionals understand what strategic buyers require and help identify the right fit. Clients benefit from MarshBerry’s data-driven insights, deep sector knowledge, and international market access to optimize transaction outcomes and long-term value creation.
The MarshBerry team helps you:
- Define a clear strategic acquisition rationale
- Identify and evaluate qualified targets
- Manage the end-to-end transaction process
- Mitigate risk and execute transactions aligned with your objectives
Managing through to completion and post-acquisition integration support
Strategic Consultancy
- Strategic planning to drive goal-oriented decision making
- Analyzing market trends to select successful markets
- Identifying businesses that fit your criteria, based on in-depth market intelligence
Representation
- Approaching candidates, finding the right strategic and cultural fit, and negotiating the deal
- Conducting a comprehensive due diligence, including regulatory assessment, a quality of earnings review, and accurate agency valuation
- Leveraging debt to acquire a firm
Closing and Post-Closing
- Meeting regulatory requirements
- Structuring and closing the deal
- Post-acquisition integration support
Recent Transactions
Explore MarshBerry Transactions
Acquisition
Optio Group has acquired AGS Forsikring AS
Norway
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to AGS Forsikring AS
February 2026
Acquisition
Avon Investment Strategies has acquired Throgmorton Private Capital
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to Throgmorton Private Capital
December 2025
Acquisition
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired First Actuarial
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to First Actuarial
November 2025
Acquisition
HBC Group has acquired DUPI Underwriting Agencies Nordics
Denmark
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to DUPI Underwriting Agencies Nordics
October 2025
Acquisition
Yellow Hive has acquired Assurantiekantoor Vermeij
The Netherlands
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to Assurantiekantoor Vermeij
August 2025
Acquisition
Specialist Risk Group Limited has acquired City Quarter Brokers Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to City Quarter Brokers Limited
April 2025
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Bircroft Insurance Services, Ltd
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to Bircroft Insurance Services, Ltd
February 2025
PIB Group Limited has acquired Residentsline Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the M&A adviser to Residentsline Limited
January 2025
Ardonagh Advisory Broking Holdings Limited has acquired Anderson & Co Insurance Brokers
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Anderson & Co Insurance Brokers
January 2025
HARPER has acquired the minority stake securing full independency
The NetherlandsMarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Harper Insurance
December 2024
The GrECo Group has invested in Comergon
Greece
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Comergon
December 2024
Acquisition
MFM Holding LTD has acquired Willis Owen Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Willis Owen Limited
November 2024
Specialist Risk Group Limited has acquired One Claim Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to One Claim Limited
October 2024
Acquisition
Specialist Risk Group Limited has acquired Stonehatch Risk Solutions Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Stonehatch Risk Solutions Limited
October 2024
Connection Capital & Management (MBO) has acquired Hood Group Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hood Group Limited
October 2024
Beyond Doubt Holdings Limited has acquired Airsports Insurance Bureau
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Beyond Doubt Holdings Limited
September 2024
PIB Group Limited has acquired RS Insurance Brokers Limited
United Kingdom
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to RS Insurance Brokers Limited
August 2024
Acquisition
IceLake Capital has invested in Certe Groep
The Netherlands
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Certe Groep
March 2024
Acquisition
Seven Investment Management has acquired Eastcote Wealth Management
United KingdomMarshBerry acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Eastcote Wealth Management
March 2024
Hg Capital has invested in induver and Clover
Belgium
MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to induver
