Sell Side Advisory
Sell-Side M&A Advisory Services
Finding the right fit and creating value
Selling or perpetuating your business is a huge decision and often the culmination of years of entrepreneurship. It is also a complex process with long-term implications. Knowing your buyer is key. Through our sell-side advisory services, clients benefit from MarshBerry’s ability to harness deep sector knowledge and data-driven insights to achieve their strategic objectives and maximise the return on years of hard work.
Putting your business up for sale is likely something you will do only once. Having confidence in the process and clarity in your decisions is why clients choose MarshBerry as their trusted advisor. Our experienced sell-side advisors guide you through every step of the transaction, helping you navigate preparation, positioning, negotiation, and closing.
The MarshBerry team helps you:
- Understand what your firm is worth and position it effectively for sale
- Identify the right strategic fit for your employees and clients
- Navigate negotiations and secure the strongest possible outcome
FROM STRATEGIC PLANNING TO POST-DEAL MANAGEMENT
Strategic Planning & Business Evaluation
- Defining strategic goals
- Carrying out seller due diligence
- Valuing your business
Preparation & Representation
- Drawing up the information memorandum
- Creating a buyer profile and selecting buyers
- Analyzing bids and negotiating terms
Closing & Post-Closing
- Drawing up the letter of intent
- Drawing up the sale and purchase agreement
- Post-closing integration
Recent 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
