Opportunity No. 041
Well-established accountancy practice with a 30-year client base, 12 staff, and a strong recurring revenue stream.
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We connect buyers with carefully vetted opportunities in law, accountancy, and consultancy — so you can make confident, well-informed decisions every step of the way.
£180m+
Value of firms sold
120+
Advisories completed
15 yrs
Industry experience
Each opportunity is independently reviewed, anonymised until pre-qualified, and available only to vetted buyers to protect seller confidentiality.
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Request detailsGoing it alone rarely gives you the right price or the right buyer. We manage the entire process — from valuation and buyer vetting to deal structuring and completion — so you can focus on what matters most.
From initial valuation through to completion, we provide a full suite of services tailored to the unique challenges of professional-services firm transactions.
Independent, evidence-based valuations for firms across the professional services sector. We use a combination of EBITDA multiples, asset-based assessments, and market comparables.
We maintain an extensive, vetted network of buyers — including PE firms, private individuals, and existing firms seeking expansion — and match each seller with the most suitable candidates.
Whether it's an outright sale, a management buy-out, or a phased transition, we design structures that maximise value and minimise risk for both sides.
Strict NDAs, controlled data rooms, and anonymous marketing ensure your identity and your clients' relationships remain confidential throughout the process.
We coordinate financial, legal, and commercial due diligence on your behalf, ensuring nothing slips through the net before completion.
For firms seeking a managed transition — whether to a key employee, a retiring partner, or a third-party buyer — we help you build a roadmap that protects value and legacy.
"The professional services market doesn't need another broker who treats firms like commodities. It needs someone who understands the craft behind every partnership."
Daniel Sterling
Founder & Managing Director
Daniel has spent 15 years working at the intersection of professional services and corporate finance. Before founding Sterling & Partners, he led the firm-buying practice at a national advisory boutique, completing more than 60 transactions across law, accountancy, and management consultancy. He holds a degree in Business Law from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of the Institute of Business Brokers.
We've compiled the most common questions from both buyers and sellers. If you don't see your question here, get in touch.
Most transactions take between 4 and 9 months from initial engagement to completion. The timeline depends on factors such as the complexity of the firm's structure, the number of potential buyers, and whether the sale involves a phased transition or an outright disposal. We provide a realistic timeline estimate during our initial consultation.
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of our process. We require all interested parties to sign non-disclosure agreements before any firm details are shared. Listings are published under anonymised codes, and we control the flow of information through secure data rooms, ensuring only vetted, serious buyers ever see sensitive financial data.
A valuation is an independent assessment of your firm's worth based on a range of factors including revenue, profit margins, client concentration, staff retention rates, and comparable market transactions. We deliver a clear written report with a valuation range, not just a single figure — because professional services firms rarely trade at a flat multiple.
No — we operate on a success-fee basis for sellers. There are no upfront costs, no monthly retainers, and no hidden fees. Our fee is a percentage of the completed transaction, which aligns our interests with yours: we want the deal to close, and we want it to close at the best possible price.
Hear from the business owners who trusted us to guide them through one of the most significant decisions of their careers.
Sterling & Partners handled the entire process with remarkable discretion and professionalism. We achieved a price 15% above our initial expectation — and the handover was seamless.
Retiring Partner, Midlands Accountancy Practice
As a buyer, I needed a broker who understood the legal sector. Daniel introduced me to an opportunity that fit perfectly, and the due diligence process was thorough and transparent.
Commercial Lawyer, London
We'd been considering a succession plan for years. Sterling & Partners helped us find the right buyer — a senior associate — and structured a phased transition that protected our clients and our people.
Managing Partner, Yorkshire Consultancy
The team's knowledge of the professional services market is second to none. They didn't just find us a buyer — they found us the right buyer, and they negotiated in our corner from day one.
Owner, Scottish Tax Advisory Firm
I'd recommended Daniel to three other firm owners before I went through the process myself. Having experienced it, I'd recommend him to all of them again. That's how good he is.
Retiring Solicitor, Greater Manchester