Business Disposals Advisory

A business disposal is the process of selling all or part of a company, whether to management, an investor, or a third party. It could mean selling the entire organisation, divesting a subsidiary, or exiting a non-core division. 

For owners, it represents one of the most important business exit strategies, requiring careful planning and expert support. A disposal can form part of wider succession planning methodology, a family business exit strategy, or a shareholder’s personal wealth planning. 

At Menzies, our business disposals advisory service helps you maximise value while minimising disruption, ensuring the transaction process is structured for both tax efficiency and commercial success. 

We provide hands-on deal advisory services to manage every stage of your disposal. Our support includes: 

• Preparing the business for sale, including an information memorandum (IM) and financial forecasts. 

• Advising on business valuations, price negotiations and structuring financial transactions. 

• Identifying and approaching potential buyers, whether trade, management (via management buyouts), or investors such as private equity (PE) funds. 

• Managing due diligence and responding to buyer enquiries. 

• Considering the tax impact of the disposal of business and developing efficient solutions in collaboration with our tax specialists. 

• Negotiating terms such as warranties, indemnities, and completion accounts to protect value. 

As experienced corporate finance advisors, we combine technical expertise with practical insight to guide you through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring your disposal is managed smoothly and strategically. 

Disposal may be the right step when: 

• You are planning retirement or succession in a family business and need a clear succession strategy. 

• Your long-term exit planning requires selling a company to release shareholder value. 

• You want to streamline operations by divesting a non-core subsidiary or division. 

• Management is seeking to buy the business through an MBO deal or MBI transaction. 

• You have received interest from a competitor or investor looking to acquire business assets. 

• You are considering corporate mergers or restructuring as part of a broader corporate strategy M&A. 

In each case, working with a trusted business acquisition and disposal advisor ensures that you protect your legacy while achieving the best possible return.