Ben Laing

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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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?

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Turning innovation spend into cash today and value tomorrow

For innovation‑led businesses, R&D tax relief is a valuable resource of finance that can fund growth, help cash reserves go further and support ongoing investment. But focusing only on the tax claim risks missing a bigger opportunity to ensure your financial statements properly reflect value being created.

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