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Gain deeper insight into your industry and competitors with the help of our comprehensive industry reports
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Gain deeper insight into your industry and competitors with the help of our comprehensive industry reports
As professional services businesses gravitate towards expertise and versatility, they are becoming more acquisitive. These organisations see the value in experienced, quality staff, and consolidating their offerings in a range of fields. Nash Advisory has everything you need to know about the latest industry trends affecting your professional services business.
Get an in-depth understanding of the professional services industry and how your business fits into the landscape. By knowing about all the recent movements, you'll get a better idea of the value of your business.
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The team at Nash Advisory have years of experience working in the world of professional services. Members of our staff have worked for top tier law firms, major financial services and advisory firms, and some of the Big Four accounting firms.
We understand the industry inside and out, and we have come to easily recognise key value drivers for professional services businesses. Successful professional services businesses value client relationships highly, seeking to solidify their reputation in the industry. This is supported by their drive to recruit and retain experienced, quality staff, and expand their service offerings.
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Working with Nash was an absolute pleasure. They were at all times completely responsible and accountable to everything that we needed. Their strong financial acumen was incredibly important throughout the whole process. It was really important that they were able to truly articulate the value of the business in its current state and also look and really delve into the potential future alternate uses for the business…We were really happy with the interest that Nash generated. So we had multiple seriously interested parties, which created that competitive tension that you really need in a deal and was able to achieve the outcome that we wanted and that we expected.
Unlock a world of possibilities with Nash Advisory's global capabilities. Through our partnership with REACH, we provide unparalleled access to industry experts and local market connoisseurs across 30 countries.
Whether you're selling your business, merging, or seeking investment, our team of seasoned professionals crafts bespoke strategies tailored to your unique needs. Trust us to navigate the complexities of the global market, ensuring you achieve exceptional outcomes that reflect the true value of your hard work and dedication.
The Nash team have plenty of experience working with and for businesses in the professional services industry, allowing us a deeper understanding of its trends.
Our process for selling professional services businesses is detailed and all-encompassing. We will handle everything from initial analysis, to completing the sale.
Our directors have careers grounded in professional services, and you'll be working directly with them over the course of your sale.
We tap into our vast resources and global connections to find an ideal buyer that will offer you the best possible result for your sale.
The Nash Advisory team have close to a century of collective experience, and we’re confident our business acumen is second to none. We’ve used that experience to hone a diverse array of corporate financial advisory services that businesses across Australia have benefited from. Many continue to do so, having forged trusted, ongoing partnerships with us.
Once you’ve partnered with Nash, your dedicated advisor will be your point of contact. They’ll leverage the specialist skills of the rest of our team to provide clear, direct advice on how you can meet your goals.
We've guided owners to successful exits across diverse industries - from manufacturing to tourism to technology. Each deal reflects our commitment to client success.
Geosyntec Consultants is a leading specialist engineering and consulting firm headquartered in the United States, providing environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure advisory services to clients across government, industrial, and commercial sectors. Backed by Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, Geosyntec has pursued an active growth strategy through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
JBS&G is a prominent Australian environmental and geotechnical consulting firm, delivering contaminated land, hydrogeology, and environmental risk management services across resources, infrastructure, and government sectors. JBS&G has established itself as a highly regarded independent consultancy within the Australian environmental services landscape.
Geosyntec engaged Nash Advisory to act as buy-side M&A adviser in connection with its acquisition of JBS&G, supporting Geosyntec's strategy to expand its operations and capabilities into the Australian market. Nash Advisory managed the end-to-end transaction process through to successful completion.
The transaction was led by Thomas Butler, with support from Hayden Bateman and Jock Mitchell.
PGL Beyond, owned by Ares Management, is the United Kingdom’s largest provider of outdoor education. The company operates leading school camps and activity programs across the United Kingdom and France.
In Australia, PGL owned and operated three large-scale camp facilities, welcoming more than 40,000 guests annually. These camps cater to a diverse range of groups, including schools, religious organisations, and sporting associations, with the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 guests at any given time.
The shareholders of PGL Beyond engaged Nash Advisory to manage the divestment of its Australian operations, following a strategic decision by PGL Beyond to focus on its European operations and brand portfolio. The sale encompassed three well-established sites in prime regional locations, offering significant growth potential within the outdoor education and experiential learning sector.
PGL Beyond’s Australian facilities and operations were ultimately acquired by The Great Aussie Bush Camp, a portfolio company owned by MA Financial and FinCap.
The transaction was led by Thomas Butler and Kieran Ellis, with support from Jock Mitchell.
Pinnacle Travel Group, a vertically integrated operator with over 40 years of tourism experience, delivers premium travel experiences across Western Australia. Its portfolio includes leading ferry services to Rottnest Island, award-winning coach tours, and seasonal adventure products.
Pinnacle Travel Group engaged Nash Advisory to assist with the strategic acquisition of Great Escape Charter Company, a luxury small-ship cruise operator in the Kimberley region. This acquisition complements Pinnacle’s existing ownership of Kimberley Quest, bringing together two of the region’s most respected expedition cruising brands.
Founded in 1999, Great Escape has built a strong reputation for exceptional service and bespoke small-group experiences. While continuing to operate independently, Great Escape will now benefit from Pinnacle’s shared services platform across marketing, sales, finance, HR and ICT, further strengthening Pinnacle’s operational base in Broome.
The transaction was led by Kieran Ellis of Nash Advisory.
Partner with Nash Advisory and navigate the sale process with clarity and confidence. We’ll guide you through valuation, buyer selection, and negotiation — ensuring your hard work is rewarded with the best outcome.
4 - 6 weeks
We perform a thorough examination of every detail of your professional services business to gauge its true market potential.
4 - 12 weeks
To prepare key items for the sale, we analyse your operational practices and overall performance.
We analyse your business practices and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.
4 weeks
When we know everything about your business, we learn more about the key players in the professional services industry, including potential buyers.
6 weeks
We contact ideal buyers from a pool of potential buyers, positioning your business for the best sales outcome.
4 weeks
We navigate the negotiations process, keeping you well informed of sales prices, terms, and conditions for your professional services business.
6 - 10 weeks
We undertake and manage due diligence, ensuring that everything is where it should be.
2 weeks
The Nash Advisory team will manage the process of finalising the sale.
Geosyntec Consultants is a leading specialist engineering and consulting firm headquartered in the United States, providing environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure advisory services to clients across government, industrial, and commercial sectors. Backed by Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, Geosyntec has pursued an active growth strategy through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
JBS&G is a prominent Australian environmental and geotechnical consulting firm, delivering contaminated land, hydrogeology, and environmental risk management services across resources, infrastructure, and government sectors. JBS&G has established itself as a highly regarded independent consultancy within the Australian environmental services landscape.
Geosyntec engaged Nash Advisory to act as buy-side M&A adviser in connection with its acquisition of JBS&G, supporting Geosyntec's strategy to expand its operations and capabilities into the Australian market. Nash Advisory managed the end-to-end transaction process through to successful completion.
The transaction was led by Thomas Butler, with support from Hayden Bateman and Jock Mitchell.
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Fujitsu is a leading multinational information and communications technology equipment and services corporation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, Fujitsu’s 124,000 employees work to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation.
Fujitsu has entered into an agreement to acquire Canberra-based management, technology and cyber security consultancy MF & Associates (“MF&A”). With a team of over 50 highly skilled consultants, the acquisition of MF&A will strengthen Fujitsu’s security consulting capabilities in Australian and New Zealand, which were also recently expanded by the acquisitions of Microsoft specialist oobe and NZ-based cyber security firm InPhySec Security.
Nash Advisory was appointed by Fujitsu in April 2023 to assist with structuring and executing this strategic transaction. Lander & Rogers acted as legal adviser on the transaction, with Mazars providing accounting and tax advice. This transaction represents Nash Advisory’s fourth completed deal involving Fujitsu, including third as a buy-side advisor.
Red Earth Engineering is a leading geotechnical and environmental services firm specialising in tailings dam engineering. With offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Perth, Red Earth is one of Australia’s largest geotechnical engineering firms dedicated specifically to tailings dams.
Nash Advisory completed a global buyer search, ultimately proceeding with USA based Geosyntec Consultants following a competitive, yet discreet sale process.
The transaction was led by Tom Butler and Kieran Ellis, with support from legal advisors Hayden Bateman and Adam Rich from Wisewould Mahony.
4 - 6 weeks
We perform a thorough examination of every detail of your professional services business to gauge its true market potential.
4 - 12 weeks
To prepare key items for the sale, we analyse your operational practices and overall performance.
We analyse your business practices and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.
4 weeks
When we know everything about your business, we learn more about the key players in the professional services industry, including potential buyers.
Our directors are hands-on advisors with extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, valuations and business strategy, who know how to close deals and protect your interests every step of the way.
Nash Advisory supports clients across every Australian state and territory with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Our team travel regularly within Australia and internationally to work with business owners on-site and manage transactions on the ground.
Big players in the professional services industry are always on the lookout to add value. You can benefit from this trend.
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