M&A Strategy Consultants

Turning strategic ambition into executed value

Using our extensive research capability and expert strategy consultants, we align the investment goals of private equity firms, family offices and acquisitive corporates who are looking to plan and execute mergers & acquisitions.

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Get M&A Right

Successful transactions start with strategic clarity. Our M&A Strategy advisory helps boards, investors and shareholders define why, when and how to pursue mergers or acquisitions, creating a clear path from vision to value.

Whether your goal is to expand, diversify, or prepare for sale, CJPI works with you to analyse strategic options, define value-creation priorities, and build an M&A roadmap aligned to your long-term objectives. We combine board-level experience with analytical rigour to ensure decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumptions.

Who We Work With:

Private Equity Firms

Family Offices

Corporate Acquirers

Trade Buyers & Entrepreneurs

Our Approach

What we deliver

Whether you are looking at a buy or sell side strategy, we can help.

Planning

We help leadership teams clarify how M&A supports their long-term growth objectives. This includes defining clear investment criteria, assessing which acquisitions fit strategically, and identifying areas where divestments or restructuring may unlock value. By focusing on the real value drivers of the business, we ensure that every deal supports the wider portfolio vision.

Programme Design

For investors and corporates pursuing scale through multiple acquisitions, we design structured buy-and-build strategies. Our work covers identifying priority sectors, geographies and segments, as well as sequencing acquisitions to maximise synergies and minimise risk. The result is a clear roadmap for building market-leading platforms with sustainable growth.

Transaction Readiness

We prepare organisations to act decisively when opportunities arise. From structuring transactions to balance speed and risk, to building integration and synergy plans before the deal closes, our approach ensures you are ready to capture value from day one. We also assess leadership and organisational capacity, so the team is equipped to deliver post-deal transformation.

Outcomes

The outcomes of great M&A strategy

Our M&A strategy work gives clients clarity and confidence, reducing risk and creating the conditions for long-term value.

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Clarity & Direction

A defined roadmap for acquisitions and divestments, aligned to long-term strategic goals.

Reduced Risk

Decisions guided by clear criteria and evidence-based analysis, lowering the chance of misfit or underperforming deals.

Value Capture

Stronger acquisition pipelines and integration readiness, enabling you to deliver sustainable value post-deal.

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