Corporate finance is essential for any business with a strategy whether aimed at acquisition, exit or financing growth. Whether a new or a mature business, ensuring that you have the necessary finance is essential for achieving your objectives. Indeed, one of the most common causes of business failure is badly structured or inadequate financing.

Mitchells' team of professionals ensures that acquisition, disposal or MBO investment is carried out at a competitive price, with low risk and in a tax efficient manner.

It can take years to properly groom your business for sale. We always advise clients on how to operate their business such as implementing systems to enable the business to be less dependent upon the proprietor. By demonstrating clear methods of operation resulting in attractive profits, the business is more attractive to investors. Too many business people believe that the sale of their business will provide funds for their retirement, only to be sorely disappointed because they have not planned their exit.

Corporate finance services include expertise in:

• Sources of finance - personal capital, bank overdraft, long-term commercial loans and mortgages, national and regional agencies, venture capital, or equity capital
• Preparation of business plans, forecasts, prospectuses.
• Arranging disposals, merger/acquisitions, or management buyout/ins
• Due diligence investigations
• Forensic accounting, auditing and investigation
• Purchase of business and / or assets
• Sale of business and / or assets

Due diligence

In major transactions - such as acquisitions, disposals and mergers - both you and your funding providers need the best possible assurance that there are no unforeseen hazards inherent in the venture. Due diligence is the process by which we assess all the relevant financial factors thoroughly in advance.

We provide an investigative financial analysis of a business, including results/projections, tax, cash flows, operational resources, management information, systems and controls, and management and employee issues. This results in a commercially focused report which includes a summary of the key issues arising along with our views on the associated risk and implications for the deal This helps you to address the key issues facing the business and, in particular, the drivers behind maintainable profits and cash flow.

Forensic services

In the event of a legal dispute, expert accounting assistance is often needed to achieve the best possible result for the client.

We act as expert witnesses in fraud and other criminal cases, providing impartial and straightforward advice to all parties.

In all types of civil litigation disputes, such as loss of profits, loss of earnings claims and medical negligence, we provide the clear approach needed to help courts deal with complex accountancy issues