Testimonials: What our clients say

The team were a pleasure to work with, helping us to build the story about the company and being available round the clock. Their international reach meant we had access to a pool of buyers, many of which we did not know. This, combined with their problem-solving ability and calmness, meant we navigated our way safely through the process. We have completed with a buyer who we believe understands both the business and its culture and we are very excited for Nexus’ future. We would definitely work with the team again.

The team’s deal experience and calm but thorough approach was key to helping us achieve a successful transaction. We are delighted with the outcome and would like to thank them for their unwavering support and for going the extra mile.

We are pleased to have secured the future of the business under employee ownership. This structure enables us to continue with business as usual, continuing to grow and focusing on our employees. We found the advice and hands on support provided by the Smith & Williamson team to be invaluable and a significant factor in achieving a successful transaction. Their understanding of the wider construction industry and owner managed businesses proved vital in supporting us and made the whole process run smoothly.

In Smith & Williamson we found a partner who shares the principles which are crucial to our own client relationships. The team delivered impartial, clear advice throughout the project and we developed a fantastic working relationship. Their guidance proved to be the defining factor in delivering this successful outcome and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Having known the Smith & Williamson team for many years, we chose to work with them because they have a strong track record in healthcare and understood our business. We were delighted with our choice as they rolled up their sleeves, anticipating and meeting challenges along the way. This can do attitude was key in finding the right party and achieving a deal that met our needs.

Selling a business is exciting but can also be a challenging time so having the right advisers is critical. Having worked with other corporate finance advisers in the past I was very careful when putting together the team to assist the Response Source transaction, and I have to say Smith & Williamson has been fantastic the whole way through the process. Its corporate finance team gives the bespoke support you’d expect from a boutique firm with the technical back-up of a large professional services organisation.

With the support of our corporate finance advisers at Smith & Williamson, we went through a rigorous selection process to make sure we had the right partner in place to help fund the next stage in our development.

The result would not have been achieved without the team at Smith & Williamson, who provided proactive and unstinting support throughout this transaction, including on a number of difficult elements. Their in-depth health care sector knowledge and experience added real value to achieving a successful sale.

Smith & Williamson was selected as our corporate finance adviser not just because of its technology sector experience but also for its enthusiasm and understanding of the proposition. It played a crucial role in structuring the deal and the practical approach throughout ensured that we achieved a successful transaction, bringing in a new investor whose involvement will enable the Company to fulfil our ambitious growth plans.

In family companies, the dynamics are often different and an adviser needs to take this on board. The team at Smith & Williamson fully understood this and were a creative, driving force throughout. They consistently came up with structural solutions which met the needs of all parties and enabled us to get a complex management buyout over the line.

The experience and expertise of the Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance team was invaluable. They delivered on what they promised at the outset, a director-led team that supported us at every stage. They were a pleasure to work with and their calm and considered approach was key in securing a positive outcome to the transaction.

The Smith & Williamson team came highly recommended to us but their commitment to delivery still managed to exceed our expectations. They provided clear and insightful advice at every stage of the process and were instrumental in delivering an outcome that achieved all of our objectives.

Smith & Williamson played an instrumental role in structuring a deal that achieved all parties’ objectives. Its experience, hands-on and innovative approach ensured that the obstacles and hurdles encountered along the way did not derail the process, and delivered a successful transaction with a partner who will support the continued future growth of the company. It was a calming influence who gave sensible advice, without which the deal would not have happened.