Transaction Advisory services (TAS)

 
 
  Shasat Consulting  ·  Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)

M&A Advisory, Due Diligence & Deal Structuring — End-to-End Transaction Support

Shasat’s Transaction Advisory Services supports clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from strategy and origination through due diligence, structuring, valuation and post merger integration. We provide expert guidance across all dimensions of M&A, joint ventures, capital structure and financing in the UK, Europe and emerging markets.

Discuss Your Transaction → Our Methodology
M&A Advisory
Buy-Side · Sell-Side · Strategy
Due Diligence
Financial · Commercial · Risk Review
Valuation & PPA
Fair Value · Purchase Price · Goodwill · Goodwill
Post-Deal
Integration
Post-Merger · Consolidation · Controls
Buy-Side & Sell-Side M&A Transaction Modelling  Valuation & PPA Deal Structuring Technical Accounting Post-Merger Integration
Transaction Advisory Services — M&A, Due Diligence and Deal Structuring, Shasat Consulting
 
Buy-Side  ·  Sell-Side  ·  Full Lifecycle
UK  ·  Europe  ·  Emerging Markets
Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
Transaction Advisory Services

Expert Guidance at Every Stage of the Deal

Shasat’s TAS team provides sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, transaction strategy, financial modelling and capital structure advisory — alongside business valuation, purchase price allocation, financial due diligence and post-merger integration. Whether you are acquiring, selling or restructuring, we deliver tailored solutions that maximise value and minimise risk at every stage of the deal lifecycle.

✓Sell-side and buy-side M&A lead advisory — deal strategy through close
✓Financial due diligence — buy-side, sell-side and vendor due diligence
✓Business valuation, purchase price allocation (PPA) and impairment analyses
✓Transaction structuring, financial modelling and capital structure advisory
✓Working capital analysis, market research and operational transaction support
✓Post-merger integration (PMI) planning, execution and value realisation
 
Two Deal Perspectives

Buy-Side and Sell-Side — Expert Advisory on Both Sides of the Deal

Whether you are the acquirer or the seller, Shasat brings the same depth of financial, accounting and strategic expertise to maximise your outcome and protect your position throughout the transaction.

Buy-Side

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

Shasat supports acquirers from initial target identification and deal strategy through financial due diligence, valuation, structuring and negotiation — providing the independent financial expertise that drives confident deal decisions and protects value through to close and post-merger integration.

›Target screening and acquisition strategy
›Buy-side financial due diligence
›Independent business valuation
›Transaction structuring and financing advice
›Negotiation support and SPA review
›Post-merger integration planning and execution
Sell-Side

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

Shasat supports vendors and PE sponsors through the entire sell-side process — vendor due diligence preparation, financial information package preparation, buyer engagement strategy and negotiation support — helping sellers maximise value, control the narrative and close on optimal terms with well-prepared financial information that withstands buyer scrutiny.

›Vendor due diligence (VDD) preparation
›Information memorandum financial support
›Carve-out and separation advisory
›Working capital normalisation analysis
›Buyer Q&A support and data room management
›SPA negotiation and completion accounts
Our Service Offering

What Shasat Delivers Across the Transaction Lifecycle

End-to-end transaction advisory — from origination and strategy through due diligence, valuation, structuring and post-merger integration. Every service designed to maximise value and minimise execution risk.
Service 01

Sell-Side & Buy-Side M&A Lead Advisory

Shasat provides full sell-side and buy-side M&A lead advisory — managing every aspect of the deal process from initial strategy and target identification through negotiation, execution and close. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives and deliver recommendations that maximise deal value and minimise execution risk, whether the client is the acquirer or the vendor.

Deliverables
✓M&A strategy and deal origination support
✓Target identification and initial screening
✓Deal process management and timeline
✓Negotiation strategy and counterparty management
✓Sale and purchase agreement (SPA) financial support
✓Completion accounts and locked-box mechanics
Who We Work With

Transaction Advisory Across Every Client Type

Shasat supports a broad range of clients across the deal spectrum — from corporates pursuing strategic acquisitions to PE sponsors executing buyouts and management teams navigating their first transaction.

Corporate · Strategic Acquirers

Corporate & Strategic Buyers

Corporates pursuing strategic acquisitions, bolt-on deals or transformational M&A — needing independent financial due diligence, valuation support, deal structuring advice and financial modelling to support board decision-making and financing.

✓Buy-side FDD, valuation and structuring advisory
Private Equity · Sponsors

Private Equity & PE Sponsors

PE funds and sponsors executing buyouts, add-on acquisitions, carve-outs and exits — requiring buy-side FDD, LBO modelling, vendor due diligence preparation, completion accounts and post-merger integration support that maximises value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

✓Full lifecycle — entry FDD through exit preparation
Vendors · Sellers

Business Owners & Vendors

Founders, family businesses and management teams preparing for a sale — needing vendor due diligence preparation, working capital normalisation, information memorandum financial support and SPA negotiation assistance to present the business in the best possible light and achieve maximum value.

✓VDD, financial packaging and sale process support
Lenders · Financiers

Lenders, Banks & Debt Providers

Banks, debt funds and other financiers requiring independent financial due diligence, financial modelling and covenant analysis to support credit decisions — as well as accounting advisory on the IFRS implications of acquisition financing structures and debt instruments.

✓Independent FDD and financial modelling for credit
Our Approach

The Shasat Transaction Advisory Methodology

A structured, five-phase process that covers every stage of the deal — from origination and strategy through to value realisation post-close.

01

Strategy & Origination

Transaction strategy, target identification and initial screening. M&A rationale defined and prioritised.

02

Due Diligence

Financial due diligence, QoE analysis, net debt, working capital and key risk identification. Full FDD report.

03

Valuation & Structuring

Independent valuation, deal structure design, financial modelling and capital structure advice. Pricing determined.

04

Execution & Close

Negotiation support, SPA financial advisory, completion accounts and locked-box mechanics. Deal closed.

05

Integration & Value

PMI planning, PPA, synergy tracking and working capital optimisation. Value realised from the deal.

 
Why Choose Shasat

Proven. Independent. Technically Rigorous.

Four reasons why clients across the UK, Europe and emerging markets choose Shasat for their most complex and high-stakes transaction advisory mandates.

01

Full Lifecycle Deal Capability

Shasat covers the entire transaction lifecycle in a single, integrated mandate — from strategy and due diligence through valuation, structuring, close and post-merger integration. There is no need to coordinate multiple firms, each with a different view of the deal, at different stages.

02

Deep IFRS & Accounting Expertise

Most TAS teams lack deep IFRS and technical accounting expertise. Shasat’s advisors combine M&A deal experience with rigorous accounting knowledge — covering IFRS 3, IAS 36, IFRS 9 and complex instrument accounting — so no issue is missed in due diligence or left unresolved at close.

03

Genuinely Independent

Shasat has no audit relationships, no conflict with auditors and no financing mandate on the transaction. This allows us to provide genuinely independent advisory — including identifying issues that others might be incentivised to minimise — and gives clients, lenders and boards confidence in the objectivity of our work.

04

Proven UK, European & Emerging Market Track Record

With 24+ years of experience, offices in London, Dubai, Singapore and New York, and a proven track record in the UK, Europe and emerging markets, Shasat delivers results that exceed expectations on both straightforward and complex, cross-border transactions.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) cover? +

Transaction Advisory Services covers the full M&A deal lifecycle — including buy-side and sell-side lead advisory, financial due diligence, business valuation, purchase price allocation, transaction structuring, financial modelling, capital structure advisory, working capital analysis and post-merger integration. Shasat provides all of these services in a single, integrated mandate, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple advisors.

What is financial due diligence and why is it important? +

Financial due diligence (FDD) is an independent assessment of a target company’s financial health — covering quality of earnings, net debt, working capital, forecast reliability and key financial risks. It is essential because it validates the financial assumptions underlying deal pricing, identifies issues that affect the SPA or completion accounts, and provides the assurance that acquirers, lenders and boards need to commit capital to a transaction with confidence.

What is purchase price allocation (PPA) and when is it required? +

Purchase price allocation (PPA) is required under IFRS 3 (Business Combinations) whenever a company acquires another business. It involves allocating the total consideration paid to the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities — including the identification and valuation of intangible assets such as customer relationships, brands and technology. PPA must be completed within twelve months of the acquisition date and is subject to auditor review.

Does Shasat provide TAS for emerging market transactions? +

Yes. Shasat has a proven track record in the UK, Europe and emerging markets — with offices in London, Dubai, Singapore and New York and experience across 144+ jurisdictions. We understand the specific regulatory, accounting and commercial environments of each market and can support cross-border transactions from origination through to close and post-merger integration.

How is Shasat different from the Big Four for TAS? +

Shasat is genuinely independent — with no audit relationships, no financing mandate and no conflicts of interest on any transaction. Unlike the Big Four, where audit independence rules frequently restrict TAS scope, Shasat can act on any side of any deal without restriction. We also deliver senior-level engagement throughout — not a senior pitch followed by junior delivery — and combine deep IFRS expertise with M&A deal experience that most TAS teams cannot match.

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Discuss Your Transaction

Ready to Navigate Your Next Transaction with Confidence?

Speak to our TAS team today. We will listen to your transaction objectives, outline our approach and explain exactly how Shasat can help you maximise value and minimise risk — whether your deal is imminent or at early strategy stage.

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