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Preparing your professional services firm for sale

  • 15 July 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Professional services firms are becoming increasingly attractive to investors, but preparing your firm for sale involves navigating unique challenges specific to this sector.

In our latest podcast, join Stuart Mullins, Corporate Partner at Clarkslegal, and Nicky Goringe Larkin, Managing Director at Succession Planning, as they explore the complexities of valuing and preparing professional services firms for the market, whether for sale, merger, venture, or fundraising.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

  • The importance of valuing recurring income and revenue
  • The critical role of staff before and after a deal

If you’re a professional services business looking for expert guidance on preparing for an exit or wish to discuss any of the topics covered, please contact Stuart Mullins and Nicky Goringe Larkin, who would be happy to help.

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Stuart Mullins

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About this podcast

  • Subject
    Preparing your professional services firm for sale
  • Author
    Stuart Mullins
  • Expertise
    Corporate and M&A
  • Participants
    Nicky Goringe Larkin – Succession Planning
  • Published
    15 July 2025

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