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 

Business Exit Promo

Event

Navigating a business exit

Terry Shephard Ben Laing Emma Queen (1) Louise Anthony Eskinazi 2025

Multiple Speakers

Terry Shephard, Ben Laing, Emma Queen, Louise Barnes, Anthony Eskinazi

Shaking hands

Article

The long goodbye: Business exits for founders

S&W’s Vanessa Lee and Alex Berman offer insights on how to make a smooth transition from the old order.

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