Business Services
Our Business Services team is recognised as one of the most experienced in advising service-led people businesses.
Global Business Services M&A Adviser
The team brings a unique combination of sector specialism, global connectivity and hands-on execution to every transaction.
For founders, shareholders and private equity investors operating in service-led markets, navigating growth, investment, or exit requires more than transactional support; it demands specialist business advisory services grounded in sector intelligence, buyer insight, and strategic execution.
Arrowpoint Advisory is a leading Business Services M&A adviser, delivering expert mid-market corporate finance advice across professional services, built environment, risk and compliance, human capital, supply chain and logistics, and other high-value outsourced business services. Backed by decades of deal experience and a globally connected advisory platform.
Our expertise in Business Services M&A
We have a proven track record in advising world-class businesses of all sizes across sub-sectors such as:
Professional Services
Including Legal Services, Accounting & Tax, Fund, Trust & Corporate Services, Financial Services, Management Consulting and Technology Services, where we advise knowledge-led businesses distinguished by deep expertise, recurring client relationships and strong market positioning, supporting transactions that facilitate succession and unlock long-term strategic and shareholder value.
Built Environment
Including Engineering & Construction Consulting, Infrastructure Services, ‘Hard’ Facilities Management (including Fire & Life Safety), ‘Soft’ Facilities Management, Landscaping and Real Estate Services, where we support businesses that deliver essential services across the built and construction environments, benefiting from long-term contracts and frameworks, critical infrastructure exposure and resilient market demand.
Risk and Compliance
Including Testing, Inspection & Certification, Cyber Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Environmental & Social Services, where we advise businesses operating at the intersection of regulation, assurance and risk management, underpinned by recurring revenues, high barriers to entry and attractive structural growth drivers.
Human Capital
Including Human Capital Management, Staffing & Recruiting, Education & Training, and Outsourced Services, where we support businesses that enable organisations to attract, develop and retain talent, benefiting from evolving workforce dynamics, mission-critical service offerings and scalable, people-led growth.
Logistics and Supply Chain
Including Transport & Logistics, Value-Added Distribution and Supply Chain Technology, where we advise businesses that play a critical role in the movement and optimisation of goods and information, supported by increasing supply chain complexity, digitalisation and demand for operational resilience.
How we support Business Services companies
As part of Rothschild & Co, Arrowpoint Advisory is the only mid-market financial adviser delivering detailed insight into multiple industries on a global platform. This unique blend of capabilities amounts to an unrivalled level of expertise and reach that is typically only available to large multinational companies.
Our Business Services team has specialist sector knowledge across equipment rental, staffing and recruitment, legal services, infrastructure and utilities, and cyber security. The team has worked directly with founders, management teams, and investors as they navigate critical business moments.
Our Business Services transactions
Frequently asked questions
How are Business Services companies valued?
While there are common trends to assess how Business Services sector businesses are valued, every business is unique. At Arrowpoint Advisory, we take time to understand our clients and their businesses, advising on the best possible valuation and strategy.
What trends are shaping the Business Services sector?
Over the past few years, the Business Services sector has been subject to a large volume of consolidation, especially in the Professional Services sector. Amid an everchanging macro environment, the sector remains more resilient than others.
Why work with a specialist M&A advisor?
We are the only mid-market M&A adviser to offer clients the depth of sector specialism and local market knowledge combined with – through Rothschild & Co – global connectivity, with offices in over 50 countries.
What types of Business Services companies do you advise?
We advise mid-market companies across the Business Services sector, from Professional Services to Supply Chain and Logistics.
Speak to our Business Services M&A specialists
To find out how we can assist your strategic goals and transaction requirements with absolute discretion, give us a call today on +44 (0) 20 7484 4700, or send an email to contactus@arrowpointadvisory.com.
