Your Exit, Handled with Precision

Leighton Herdson

I help orchestrate the sale and manage the human element of owner operated private businesses with an enterprise value of £5m to £20m. I bring rare, real world buy side experience, rigorous preparation, and dedicated attention to ensure your most valuable asset achieves its full potential.

supporting owners

supporting privately owned businesses

Leighton Herdson is an M&A advisor helping owners of privately held businesses prepare for and achieve a successful exit. He works with founders and owner-managers ready to retire or move to their next venture, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support to maximise value and minimise risk.

unique perspective

get the exit you deserve

With experience as both an acquirer and an advisor, Leighton brings a pragmatic, outcome-driven perspective. Rigorous preparation and an owner-focused approach ensure every stage of the sale is managed with precision, giving you the guidance and leverage needed to achieve the exit you deserve.

dedicated attention

not another broker

By working with a limited number of clients each year, I provide dedicated, end-to-end advisory support rather than a transactional broker service. This is a high-value engagement: I guide the full lifecycle preparing financials, crafting a compelling market presentation, identifying and managing qualified buyers, and negotiating terms that protect and maximise value. Unlike brokers, this is strategic advisory focused on results, not simply listing your business.

How It Works

advisory process

The process has four dedicated steps. Timing varies, but each phase builds toward a successful sale:1. Discovery Call: Clarify your business, objectives, and timeline.2. Valuation & CIM: Establish realistic value and produce a professional, compelling Confidential Information Memorandum.3. Buyer Outreach & Management: Engage qualified buyers, generate competitive tension, and handle inquiries efficiently.4. Decision Support & Communication: Provide guidance throughout negotiations so you make confident, well-informed decisions.⸻