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M&A solutions as unique as you are

At LAVA, we know one size doesn’t fit all, which is why we craft unique, bespoke M&A transactions for every single client.

Buy side, sell side, or purely advisory, LAVA has the answers.

We do things differently

We’re compelled to provide the perfect solution for your singular situation. This means never doing the same deal twice, instead crafting the perfect outcome for you and your business.

M&A solutions as unique as you are

We don’t hide behind a corporate façade.

We bring our unique thinking and diverse creativity to everything we do, pushing the boundaries of the possible at every stage of the M&A process.

M&A solutions as unique as you are

LAVA IS NOW 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED

LAVA Advisory Partners has transitioned to 100% employee ownership to preserve the future of the company for our team, and our clients.

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Others don’t have skin in the game. We do.

We take our work personally — it is precisely because of this that it really matters. We are emotionally involved in what we do, ensuring not just that we get our clients results but that we get the best outcome that no one has ever considered. This personal element draws on our reserves of courage, tenacity and patience, but it pays off in what we are able to ultimately achieve.

LAVA Advisory Partners’ creativity in devising exactly the right process for us stood out as a novel, bespoke approach in an industry where many players seem to offer the same solutions.

Andy Thomas e2E Private Equity Partner, YFM

LAVA Advisory Partners’ understanding of our business and what has driven its success, as well as the particular sensitivities of the industry, was key to delivering an outstanding result.

Barry Ross Founder and CEO, e2E

We could not be happier with the outcome of our deal. It is an excellent strategic fit, and LAVA’s dedication and hard work were essential in ensuring we got the transaction over the line.

Godfrey Ryan CEO, Kura

I have been delighted with LAVA’s input on this transaction. Their deep understanding of the private equity world allowed us to run a targeted and effective process, leading to outstanding results for all parties.

Richard Caston Managing Partner, RJD Partners

LAVA took ownership of the entire negotiation and due diligence process, relieving a huge amount of stress and complexity for us and making the whole transaction as painless as possible.

Aaron Stewart Co Founder, Quo Vadis Education 

We put trust at the heart of what we do.

We surpass expectations in terms of customer service, the M&A process and the final result. We achieve this by prioritising meticulousness, using our sector-focused knowledge, embracing bold approaches, thinking both creatively and strategically, and bringing our seniority to the table. Taken together, these ingredients form the deep personal partnership that we enjoy with our clients and that leads to success.

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Meet us in person or virtually, by phone or email. Whatever works for you.

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Sunil Samani LAVA Associate M&A Director

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Rob Telkman promoted to M&A Director

LAVA’s Rob Telkman promoted to M&A Director

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L'Ecole des Petits sold to Globeducate

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Joe Sharp, Associate Director

LAVA Advisory Partners welcomes Joe Sharp, Associate Director

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Felix Neate joins LAVA

Further growth for LAVA as Felix Neate joins as Associate Director

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From Pac-Man to puzzle pieces

Modern M&A: From Pac-Man to puzzle pieces

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M&A can seem complex —
we can guide you through it.

LAVA is an M&A advisory with a difference. We never do the same deal twice, working across all sectors and scopes to focus on where our creative, bespoke approach to dealmaking can have the most impact. Buy side, sell side, or purely advisory, LAVA has the answers.
 
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A positive difference

As a proudly certified B Corp, LAVA is part of a community of global leaders dedicated to using business as a force for good. Every year, we donate 2.5% of our revenue directly to charitable organisations, with a particular focus on youth mental health and wellbeing. The work we do provides charities like Place2Be, Unicef, NSPCC, WellChild and more, with the funding and tools to prepare future generations for the challenges of the working world.

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