What our clients say
In early 2024 we recognised that the time was right for us to sell our business. We selected Leith Mergers and Acquisitions to assist us and throughout the entire process we had no reason to question our decision.
We worked very closely with David Nelson who took the time and care to understand us, our business and the potential market. There was consistently good, clear, timely communication, along with friendly advice where needed.
Professionalism, courtesy and respect along with a very friendly and caring approach made the process easier, less stressful than it might have been, and ultimately with a very successful outcome.
We have no hesitation in recommending Leith Mergers and Acquisitions. They really are nice people to do business with.
Ruth Neal - Chair of Green Team Interiors Ltd (acquired by Planteria Group Ltd) David and his team did an excellent job in finding a buyer for my relatively small company, operating in a niche market. He searched worldwide for prospective buyers, and provided excellent support to close the deal to all parties satisfaction.
Martin Ward - Managing Director of Eco Solutions (C&R) Limited T/A Symbio (acquired by Dublin-based Origin Enterprises PLC) I first met David, of Leith M&A, around eight years ago – he gave me great advice with regards to selling my business versus hiring new staff to help me manage.
The advice was absolutely sound, and his recommendations would not have benefited him at all. Six years ago we went live, finding eight potential investors, great support all the way getting to the final two offers and then on to the final choice. David has always been hugely helpful since, always a great support, thank you.
Jim Hague - Founder of Hague Dental Supplies (sold to Mornington Partners) Leith conducted a highly professional sale process that provided clear, comprehensive information throughout and facilitated efficient negotiations.
Their balanced approach helped both parties reach a fair transaction while maintaining the collaborative relationship that was essential for a successful working relationship post completion.
Dean Mayer - Managing Partner of Investr Capital (acquired Techland Group Limited) When as a small group of Co-Founders and investors, we decided in 2024 to sell to a company based in Europe, we knew that we were out of our depth and needed to ‘get it right’ to feel like we were doing justice to the company we’d spent 5 years building. After talking with a number of Advisors, we engaged David at Leith M&A, which we still feel was the right decision. We spoke to some firms, including award-winning companies, who had processes which seemed more inflexible, or where the model was that the Partner who oversaw the initial meetings wouldn’t actually be doing a lot of the meetings & work going forwards, and some companies where there just didn’t seem to be the right click. We felt that David and Leith blended the experience we wanted to benefit from with an approachable manner where we could genuinely get along together and make the process less stressful as a result.
Throughout the (successful) process, David was indeed engaged, available, energetic and diligent. His calm, approachable and likeable manner remained throughout – there were a couple of moments of high stress for us as sellers, and David was excellent in those moments as well as the more mundane. As hoped, we benefited from his experience of previously running many of these processes – he suggested and structured options and solutions we’d never have thought of, and we also felt more confident from his validation on the times where our thinking was already on the right lines. He was also very understanding of the level of questions we sometimes asked, and the need to sometimes repeat information between the Founders and the investors, who weren’t all in on every meeting.
We still found the process of selling and exiting stressful, not least the acute emotion that is tied up with the different steps and stages, and the unpredictable nature of the other party and their representatives. Having David in our corner really made a huge difference and was genuinely the difference in keeping us sane, both the Founders and investors. I’d thoroughly recommend the services of David and Leith M&A and if my wife ever lets me do another startup, I would definitely use David’s services again.
Pav Kudlac - Co-Founder and CEO of Ovyo Ltd (successfully merged with The Loop Co.) “David was always polite and measured. He articulated our position and represented our shareholder interests very well during the negotiations which included an extended period of due diligence. He communicated well with the buyer and helped us to fully understand their position on a number of matters. With his assistance, we eventually arrived at a deal that was acceptable to both sides.”
Ralph Harris - Joint Managing Director of Cleansorb Limited. (Sold to Newpark Resources Inc., a NYSE listed worldwide provider of value-added drilling fluids systems and composite matting systems) “David and his team at Leith were incredible in every way throughout this process. David’s all-round experience and knowledge really helped us particularly when things got tough towards the end! He always remained calm and professional at all times. We will always appreciate the support that David gave us and would not hesitate in recommending Leith to other business owners”
Tony Clark - Managing Director of Elite Fire Limited “I would like to thank David and the entire Team at Leith Mergers and Acquisitions for the invaluable support, expertise and guidance they provided throughout the process. Their involvement in the deal was fundamental to the successful outcome and proved to be a great benefit to myself and my fellow Shareholder, Graham King.”
Chris Clayden - Mercury Holdings (London) Limited (Sold to Hayley Group, value-added suppliers of leading-brand engineering components, consumables, personal protective equipment and related support services.) “David and the team at Leith are highly professional and safely guided us through the process of the sale. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always on hand. You could not do better than Leith if you wish to sell your business …..
I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Adrian Winslade - The Millers Grinding and Tinning Company Limited “Leith Mergers & Acquisitions provided us with invaluable assistance during our purchase of Universal Supplies. What had initially looked like a simple purchase turned out to be a complex operation with David performing as a conduit through which all interested parties could maintain a line of communication.
I personally liked David’s straightforward manner and willingness to just get the job done!”
Dennis Baskerville - Grangewood Fencing Supplies Limited (acquired Universal Supplies (Surrey) Limited) “A special thank you to David & his team at Leith M&A for their effort, advice, opinions & guidance during all the stages of negotiations”
Stuart Raphael & Kashif Bashir - Directors and Shareholders of Gutters & Ladders (1968) Limited (sold to SIG PLC) “Thank you.
We are so grateful that you were there to guide us through with this sale and we are quite certain it wouldn’t have happened without Leith M&A”.
Susan Amass - Shareholder of Agropharm Limited (sold to Pelgar International Limited) “I worked with David on an acquisition where he was the sell side adviser. David performed admirably and served his client well. His attention and focus on the major issues at hand helped to drive the parties to closure. I recommend David and team at Leith highly.”
Ajay Vashishat - Vice President, Business Development at OSI Systems INC. (acquirer of Union Four Electronics Limited) “Leith M&A acted for my company (NPL) when it was bought by a larger competitor (4 Print Limited) – they worked in a very diligent manner and were very thorough in the process and details of mergers and acquisitions. I’d highly recommend them to act for others in this area.”
John Hunt - Production at 4 Print Limited “My Co-Director and I engaged Leith M&A to handle the sale of our Company, Adem Limited, and we are delighted to say that we completed a sale to a trade buyer in April 2014. Upon first meeting David we immediately found the communication both friendly and professional. We had previously attempted and subsequently failed to sell our Company prior to engaging Leith M&A and therefore we had some reservations about appointing another broker.
It was clear from the outset that our reservations were unfounded and we are delighted that the team at Leith M&A more than delivered at every step, the support delivered by Leith M&A was invaluable. David and his team managed the process professionally from start to finish and kept us updated at all times. They identified, personally approached and arranged meetings with a range of potential buyers.
We eventually received four offers and the team at Leith M&A managed the process at every stage; attending meetings, negotiating the terms and liaising between advisors on all sides. We are delighted with the outcome and cannot thank David and the team at Leith enough for all their hard work.
We would not hesitate to recommend Leith M&A.”
Alan Davies - Adem Limited (sold to Response Technical Services Limited) “I had the pleasure in working with Leith M&A for the sale of my business (I ran an Events Catering company called Portfolio Events Limited) with the sale completing approx. 8 weeks ago. I first came across David and his team late 2012 – I immediately found the communication both friendly and professional. Having not been through this process before I think it fair to say that myself and the other Directors needed a fair amount of ‘hand holding’ – Leith M&A absolutely delivered – always explaining in full the processes involved, fees applicable and next steps.
I’m delighted that David more than delivered at every step and I have now successfully sold my business, the support delivered by Leith M&A was invaluable. I did speak to a number of David’s competitors at the beginning but he was head and shoulders above the rest and I’m delighted that we made the right decision to use his company, simply put – we would not be here today if it wasn’t for his hard work and dedication. Thank you.”
Billie Passchier - Portfolio Events Limited (sold to Aspire Hospitality Limited) “We have finally completed the sale of our business and I must say without your valued input and constant actions, I do not think the deal would have been concluded.I would like to personally thank you for your extremely pro-active assistance in making sure the agreed deal was finalised.
I had tried to sell the business over a period of nearly three years with several other Corporate Business Sales organisations. They relied on passive advertising and passing enquiries to me to deal with. Your approach was entirely hands on, finding the target market, seeking potential purchasers and seeing the whole process through to the happy conclusion.
I can now look forward to a comfortable retirement following the success of your strategy.My personal thanks once again and rest assured I would thoroughly recommend your services to the business community.”
John Foreman - Universal Supplies (Surrey) Limited (sold to Grangewood Fencing Supplies Limited) “With the final completion of the sale of my Company, I would like to put on record my thanks for the excellent work done by yourself and your team in achieving a successful conclusion to negotiations in, what is currently, a difficult market.
Throughout you have kept me fully informed of progress and could not have done more to achieve our desired result. Were any of my business acquaintances considering selling their own businesses I would not hesitate to recommend they use your services.”
Jeff Pearce - Oakpark (Dorset) Limited (sold to Detect Fire & Security Limited) “David and the team assisted us in our first business acquisition by asking smart questions to ascertain what type of business we were looking for and would be most appropriate. Being our first acquisition, it enabled us to consider items that were possibly not on our radar and David provided ideas/solutions as to how we could source potential viable businesses. It worked! We found a business that was not currently being marketed, but due to the friendly, professional approach devised by David and the team, it enabled discussions to take place that led to both parties agreeing sales/purchase. Deal concluded, happy purchaser and vendor.”
Chris Ellis - Director/Partner, Detect Fire & Security Ltd “A big thanks for the support yourself and your team provided in the completion of the sale.”
Mark Fox - Managing Director & Shareholder of Union Four Electronics Limited (sold to OSI Systems INC.) 
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ABOUT US
Leith Mergers and Acquisitions is a founder-led business based in Dorking, Surrey. We work with only a handful of clients at any given time, allowing us to provide a personal, proactive and intensive service. We pride ourselves on our ability to deeply understand your needs and motivations in order to secure the future you are aiming for.