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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Meet the speakers

Stuart Mullins

Partner

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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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