Tax due diligence
Red-flag reports for early bids and bolt-ons, and full reports where the investment committee, lenders or W&I insurers need them.
Buying a business · Private equity
Senior tax support for lower mid-market deals.
For funds and platforms doing £1m to £50m deals, the tax work needs to be fast, commercial and proportionate. You get a senior adviser on every deal, from the first red-flag report to post-completion integration.
How we help
Structuring
TopCo and BidCo structures, acquisition financing, interest deductibility and seller rollovers.
Management incentives
Sweet equity, growth shares and EMI, with the valuation of management shares at the outset.
Buy-and-build
A consistent process for each bolt-on, plus integration into the platform's group.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Can you support a buy-and-build programme?
Yes. We can provide a consistent approach to each bolt-on: red-flag tax due diligence, structuring and integration, on a fast cycle, so each acquisition joins the platform cleanly.
Do you work with W&I insurers?
Yes. Our tax due diligence is prepared to the standard underwriters need, and we can deal with their questions.
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Building a platform or looking at a deal?
We'll give you an initial view within one working day.
Or write to taxadvisory@aswatax.co.uk
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
