Company name:
Addison Lee
Deal Type
Acquisition
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
CityFleet Networks Limited
Country of Buyer
United Kingdom
Sectors
Private hire vehicles
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Market-leading expertise across Corporate Finance, Transaction Services and Transaction Tax. One comprehensive solution to all your Merger & Aquisition (M&A) needs.
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Our fully integrated, dedicated Deals team will guide you through each stage of a transaction.
We know how to get deals across the line, whilst exceeding client expectations.
Advising on acquisitions, raising private equity, and selling your business (when the time is right). Getting ‘exit ready’ and completing tax, legal, and financial vendor, or buy-side due diligence.
Deep expertise in key sectors including healthcare, technology, automotive, and business services.
In 2024, the team advised on deals with a total value of £1.4bn and published >20 thought leadership pieces to help you in your journey.
During 2025, we welcomed three new teams to CP Deals: Liberty Corporate Finance (management advisory on private equity deals), Fellwood Advisory (debt advisory) and Deal Advisory Northern Ireland
Company name:
Deal Type
Acquisition
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
CityFleet Networks Limited
Country of Buyer
United Kingdom
Sectors
Private hire vehicles
Company name:
Deal Type
Acquisition
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
Cooper Parry
Country of Buyer
United Kingdom
Sectors
Healthcare
Company name:
Deal Type
Vendor Due Diligence
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
Worldpay
Country of Buyer
United Kingdom
Sectors
Technology
Company name:
Deal Type
Buy-side lead advisory
Country
United Kingdom
Investor Name
Queen’s Park Equity
Country of Investor
United Kingdom
Sectors
Healthcare
Company name:
Deal Type
Sale
Country
United Kingdom
Buyer Name
Lacour Group
Country of Buyer
France
Sectors
Automotive & Technology
We work with business owners, management teams, and private equity investors, focusing on the mid-market—and as a PE-backed firm ourselves, we get it.
Our deep M&A sector expertise spans healthcare, business services, automotive retail, and software & tech. We also host sector-specific events, including CFO and Midlands Women in Deals networking.
For international buyers and sellers, we partner with REACH, a global M&A network across 30 key deal-making countries.
Operating as one national team across London, the Midlands, Manchester, and Thames Valley, we offer award-winning expertise—from tax structuring to outsourced finance support—helping you navigate every step of your business journey.
Being a permanent fixture in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, we attract the best talent in the industry.
Our 50+ strong Deals team is made up of leaders who’ve left behind the red tape and slow-moving processes of the Big 4 and national firms to work in a more dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Here, senior leaders don’t just show up for the pitch and disappear—they stay hands-on, leading from the front and adding value at every stage of the deal.
As mid-market specialists, we bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every transaction, whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate, or private equity investor
We’re not just advisors—we’re built like the businesses we work with. We understand the opportunities and challenges you face because we’re navigating them too, as we create a market-leading, forward-thinking UK firm.
As a Certified B Corp, we’re committed to doing business the right way. With Net Zero by 2030 in our sights, we’re driving real, lasting change—for our people, our clients, our communities, and the planet.
We advise business owners who want to sell their business or grow their business through private equity investment. With deep expertise in healthcare, technology, business services and automotive, our UK team work closely with REACH, a highly active international network across thirty key dealmaking countries to find buyers that others can’t.
When you’re buying or investing in a business, it can be a complicated process. Most importantly, you typically want to be sure of three things: 1) You’re buying the business for the right price, 2) you’re getting exactly what you pay for and 3) there’ll be no nasty surprises. You want a clear understanding of what you’re working with from day one. That’s where we come in.
If you’re selling a business, do you know if you’ll qualify for Entrepreneurs’ Relief? What will you do with your cash once you’ve got it? Have you thought about your Inheritance Tax exposure and planning? If you’re buying a business, do you understand the target’s tax profile? Are you certain there aren’t any hidden or unpaid tax liabilities? If any of those answers are no, we’re here to help.
Powered by the newly integrated Fellwood Advisory team, our debt advisory service brings over 30 years of combined corporate lending and advisory experience to guide you through this challenging landscape with precision, calm, and real insight.
Whether you’re aiming to fund a strategic acquisition, refinance debt, raise capital for growth, or execute a management buy out.
From the initial approach through to deal completion and beyond. Backed by the global insight of Liberty Corporate Finance and the trusted expertise of the CP Deals team, this offering ensures your interests are protected, your incentives remain aligned, and your voice is heard at every step
We get it – you’ve probably got endless questions when it comes to buying or selling a business. Fill out the form below, and our Head of Deals & Partner, Tim Mahapatra will be in touch – no jargon, no fluff, just straight-up advice.