Ben Laing
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Ben Laing

Partner
+44 203 667 5868 London

Areas of expertise

Corporate finance and transactions

Sell-side, buy-side, private equity 

Experience

Ben is a Partner within our London team. With M&A experience across a variety of sectors, Ben’s primary role is to lead transactions by supporting and advising clients throughout the wider transaction process. Ben is well connected within the private equity community and has established strong relationships in the UK’s lower-to mid-market. He focuses on the B2B market, with strong sector expertise in business services and TICC, particularly environmental compliance, fire safety, air quality and foodcare.

Notable client work and achievements

  • Disposal of Crowthorne to Normec

  • Disposal of Ashbury Global to Normec

  • Disposal of STM Environmental Consultants to Phenna Group

  • Disposal of Optima Medical to Natus Medical Inc

Professional qualifications and memberships

ICAEW: ACA Qualification 

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The IPO readiness trap: Preparing to list without losing momentum

IPO readiness projects, when conducted well, serve a dual purpose of preparing a group to both navigate the IPO process successfully and then succeed as a publicly owned group. But how do organisations ensure IPO readiness is appropriately prioritised, without compromising the group’s ability to focus on what made it successful in the first place?

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Why private equity investors should treat international tax as an operational diligence issue

When it comes to international tax in private equity transactions, the focus is typically on identifying risks. But is tax diligence concentrated on historical exposures still fit for purpose?

Insight Private equity International
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