FOR BUYERS
Clear, straightforward terms — designed for law firms
matchmaker⁺ operates a simple and transparent structure for buyers.
There are no retainers, no long contracts and no hidden surprises.
Our terms are built to support clarity, confidence and momentum.
1. Approved Buyer Membership
Buyers apply to join Matchmaker+ as an Approved Buyer.
Once approved, you will receive our Buyer Membership Terms and NDA. The membership fee is £1,000 + VAT, payable on joining.
Membership gives you ongoing access to the Matchmaker+ marketplace, including appropriate instructed seller opportunities and unlimited suitable introductions.
Your membership also includes a personal review with Matchmaker+ so that we understand your acquisition strategy, geographical preferences and the types of law firms you are looking to acquire.
The £1,000 membership fee is fully credited against your first Success Fee.
2. Success Fee
A Success Fee is payable when you acquire a law firm introduced to you through Matchmaker+.
The Success Fee is invoiced upon legal exchange of contracts, or another binding agreement, and is payable on or before completion.
This covers all forms of transactions arising from the introduction, including:
- Mergers
- Acquisitions
- Partial or phased integrations
- Team or department bolt-ons
- Transfer of files, WIP or practice interests
Principles of the Success Fee
- The fee is based on the size of the introduced firm, not the buyer
- The structure is fixed, published and transparent
- The scale applies consistently to all buyers
- There are no uplifts, retainers or hidden extras
- The engagement fee is deducted from the final success fee
- Settlement is required upon completion
The exact fee schedule is provided directly to engaged buyers along with the NDA.
3. NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
Before any confidential information is shared, we issue a simple NDA to protect both sides.
This ensures:
- Information remains controlled
- Sellers can engage with confidence
- You receive full details quickly once agreed
4. What buyers can expect from matchmaker⁺
We support your growth by ensuring the process is efficient, strategic and entirely confidential.
You can expect:
- Off-market opportunities that are not publicly advertised
- Sellers who are serious and ready for confidential conversations
- Introductions aligned with your growth strategy (region, size, practice area)
- Clear, consistent terms with no surprises
- Unlimited introductions once engaged
- Support and momentum throughout discussions
We don’t advise, negotiate or value — but we remain closely involved to guide, support and keep communication flowing smoothly.
Why buyers value this structure
Ready to begin your growth journey?
If you’re exploring strategic growth, acquisitions or confidential merger conversations, join the matchmaker⁺ marketplace which works across the UK.
Everything starts with a private conversation.