matchmaker⁺ Readiness
Not ready to sell your law firm yet? That’s exactly when we can help.
Most law firm owners don’t wake up one morning ready to sell.
It’s usually something that sits in the background, a thought for “one day”, rather than today.
But the reality is this:
The best deals don’t start when a firm goes to market.
They start much earlier, when the right foundations are in place.
Matchmaker⁺ Readiness is where that process begins.
What is matchmaker+ Readiness?
Matchmaker⁺ Readiness is a structured starting point for law firm owners who are:
- thinking about selling in the future
- unsure what their firm would look like to a buyer
- wanting to improve value before taking any formal steps
It’s not about pushing you into a transaction.
It’s about helping you understand where you are now — and what would strengthen your position over time.
What we look at
Every firm is different, but typically we will explore:
- how your firm would be viewed by a potential buyer
- your current structure, costs and profitability
- reliance on individuals and internal succession
- how your brand and website position the business
- any factors that may strengthen — or limit — future value
This isn’t a formal audit.
It’s a practical, experience-led view of your firm through a dealmaker’s lens.
What you get
By the end of the process, you will have:
- a clear understanding of how your firm is likely to be perceived
- insight into what could improve value over the next 12–36 months
- a realistic view of timing and options
- introductions to trusted specialists where appropriate (finance, insurance, branding etc.)
No reports. No unnecessary complexity.
Just clear, commercial direction.
Why this matters
Many firms spend years speaking to accountants or advisers about a future sale, without ever really moving forward.
We take a different approach.
We focus on what actually drives a deal — and what will make the right buyer interested when the time comes.
Many of the firms we work with start with Readiness, and only move into a transaction when the timing is right.
Fees
Matchmaker⁺ Readiness is structured in the same way as our buyer engagements:
- £1,000 + VAT engagement fee
- Covers the Readiness stage and in-person visit
- No obligation to proceed to a transaction
If a deal does follow in the future, our standard success fee structure would apply at that stage.
How it works
We keep things simple.
Following a £1,000 + VAT engagement, we arrange time to visit you in your firm.
This is not a quick call or a generic conversation.
It’s a proper, in-person session where we take the time to understand your business fully.
Start with matchmaker+ Readiness
If you’re thinking about selling your law firm — even if it’s a few years away — starting early makes a significant difference. Matchmaker⁺ Readiness is simply the first step.