UNDERSTAND WHAT TRULY CREATES VALUE.
We analyse business perimeter, develop transaction-ready pro formula structures and benchmark against comparable market transactions. The objective is not simply to value business - but to maximise its value before a transaction.
VALUATION
Clarity on true
business value.
FINANCING
Access to the right
capital at the
right terms.
CONNECTING THE RIGHT CAPITAL
WITH THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY.
We work primarily within the private investment market,
connecting business owners with family investors, family
offices and strategic partners. Our role is to present
businesses transparently, communicate their long-term
value and bridge the expectations of both investors and
shareholders throughout the transaction.
PROTECT VALUE AFTER THE DEAL..
A successful transaction does not end at closing. We support
integration and separation planning, governance, reporting
structures and operational alignment to ensure that the value
identified during the transaction is successfully realised.
INTEGRATION
Seamless transition
Suitable value
creation.
DUE DILIGENCE
Rigorous analysis
to reduce risk
and uncertainty.
TURN FINDINGS INTO DECISIONS.
Due diligence should do more than identify issues. We translate legal, financial and operational findings into business decisions by prioritising risks, assessing their commercial impact and integrating them into transaction strategy, negotiations and contractual protections.
STRUCTURE
Optimal deal
structure for
all parties.
BUILD THE RIGHT BUSINESS BEFORE A TRANSACTION.
The structure of a business often determines the outcome of a deal. Drawing on experience across multiple industries and transaction types, we help owners design governance, operating and ownership structures that improve efficiency today and increase strategic value tomorrow.
PET SHOP - LAST MILE SERVICE ACQUISITION
RETAIL CHAIN - CATERING BUSINESS SPIN-OFF
RESTAURANT GROUP - AUTOMATED CONTROL AND REPORTING STRATEGY
GENERIC PHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCER - CHANNEL OPTIMISATION
NAIL SALON CHAIN - ACQUISITION OF A COMPETITOR NETWORK
YOGA STUDIO - TURNAROUND SALE AND SHAREHOLDER EXIT
CROSS-BORDER INHERITED ASSET PORTFOLIO - DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTMENT PACKAGING
We help owners buy competitors, sell their businesses, prepare for investment, separate business divisions and evaluate strategic growth opportunities. Every engagement is practical, commercially focused and led by senior professionals from start to finish.
We develop solutions that can be implemented immediately and remain personally involved until the objective is achieved.
We began in 2022 with a single transaction. Having advised business owners within our network through a complex deal, we were soon introduces to new clients through referrals and developed from as hoc advisory team into an independent firm focused on helping owners navigating critical business decisions.
Understand what is driving value, what is holding the business back and which strategic options are worth pursuing.
Improve business structure, reporting, governance and transaction readiness before approaching investors or buyers.
Select the right path — acquisition, sale, restructuring, investment or independent growth — based on commercial objectives rather than a predefined process.
Bring together the right combination of legal, financial, tax and industry specialists while maintaining a single point of leadership for the client.
Lead the project from the first discussion through implementation, coordinating every stage until completion.
BUSINESS DIAGNOSIS
VALUE CREATION
DEAL STRATEGY
EXPERT TEAM
HANDS-ON EXECUTION
ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
Every engagement is built around a dedicated project team. Depending on the transaction, we assemble a carefully selected group of professionals with the experience most relevant to the client’s objectives. This typically includes specialists in finance, law, taxation, operations and, where required, industry experts with deep sector knowledge. Each project is personally led by the founders and supported by a core team of approximately five to six professionals.
For highly specialised matters, we work alongside trusted external
advisers, investment banks or technical experts, ensuring that every
project has the right expertise at every stage. Our teams work closely
with the client’s management and shareholders, becoming an
extension of the business throughout the engagement.
We don’t simply coordinate advisers—we lead the engagement.
We organise the work, connect the different disciplines, manage
the process and remain accountable for the final outcome.
Marina Leonova
Founder and Lead Advisor
20+ years in M&A, corporate finance and strategic advisory.
Ilya Dukhovich
Managing Director
20+ years in investments, business development and international markets.
BUSINESS FIRST
Every engagement begins with understanding how the business creates value, what limits its potential and which solution will generate the greatest long-term outcome for its owners.
ONE COORDINATED TEAM
We bring together legal, financial, operational and commercial expertise into one coordinated process, giving owners a single point of responsibility instead of multiple disconnected advisers.
HANDS-ON EXECUTION
From the first discussion to implementation, we remain personally involved—structuring, coordinating and executing every critical stage of the engagement.
OWNERS PERSPECTIVE
We approach every decision as business owners, not service providers—balancing strategic opportunities, commercial reality and long-term enterprise value.
WHY OMNIBUS
Pet Shop - Last-Mile Service Acquisition
Advised a UAE pet retail entrepreneur on the establishment of a new omnichannel pet shop concept and the bolt‑on acquisition of a last‑mile delivery operator.
The transaction created an integrated “shop + same‑day delivery” platform, improved unit economics on fulfilment and positioned the business for regional roll‑out across the GCC. Deal value c. USD 0.5–1.0m.
Restaurant Group - Automated Control and Reporting Strategy
Mandated by a Dubai‑based casual dining restaurant chain to design and implement a group‑wide automation strategy for inventory, sales and cost control.
The project delivered a unified tech stack, near real‑time profitability reporting by outlet and menu item, and a scalable operating model to support further expansion and potential investor entry. Project scope equivalent to a c. USD 1m investment programme.
Generic Pharmaceutical Producer - Channel Optimisation
Advised a UAE generics manufacturing company on optimising its go‑to‑market model across wholesale, hospital and retail pharmacy channels.
We re‑segmented customers, redesigned pricing and discount policies and rationalised underperforming distributors, which unlocked margin expansion and prepared the business for strategic partnerships and future M&A.
Impact comparable to a c. USD 1–3m value uplift.The transaction created an integrated “shop + same‑day delivery” platform, improved unit economics on fulfilment and positioned the business for regional roll‑out across the GCC. Deal value c. USD 0.5–1.0m.
Retail Chain - Catering Business Spin-Off
Advised a national retail chain in the UAE on the strategic spin‑off of its in‑house catering division into a standalone business.
The project included separation planning, standalone business plan, and investor‑ready materials, enabling the client to ring‑fence risk, highlight the growth profile of the catering unit and prepare it for external investment or partial sale. Estimated transaction value c. USD 3–5m.
Nail Salon Chain - Acquisition of a Competitor Network
Acted for a leading UAE nail salon chain on the acquisition of a competing network of salons in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The deal consolidated a fragmented market, expanded the footprint into prime locations and generated purchasing and staffing synergies, while preserving brand differentiation through a phased integration plan.
Aggregate consideration c. USD 5–7.5m.
Yoga Studio - Turnaround Sale and Shareholder Exit
Advised the shareholder of a loss-making boutique yoga and wellness studio on the preparation, positioning and sale of the business to a strategic buyer.
The engagement included financial restructuring, buyer communications, transaction support and negotiation of shareholder terms. Despite a history of operating losses, the business was successfully sold for c. USD 450k cash consideration, together with a USD 50k performance-linked incentive package for the owner. The transaction enabled a clean shareholder exit while preserving continuity for clients and employees.
Transaction value c. USD 0.5m.
Cross Border Inherited Asset Portfolio - Due Diligence and Investment Packaging
Participated alongside an international M&A advisory firm, investment bank and legal counsel in the review and preparation of a multi-jurisdictional inherited asset portfolio with an aggregate value of c. USD 400m.
The portfolio included real estate assets in France and New York, ownership interests in hospitality businesses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and minority equity stakes across a broader restaurant investment portfolio. Our role focused on commercial due diligence, operational review and preparation of investor-ready materials relating to the hospitality assets.
The project improved transparency around underlying business performance, ownership structures and growth potential, supporting strategic decision-making and potential monetisation of portfolio holdings.
Portfolio value c. USD 400m.
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