Oasis Europe are advisers to the owners of private businesses
seeking to either sell shares or make acquisitions.
Our track record stretches back more than 35 years, having completed over 450 company sale and purchase transactions,
typically in the business value range of £2m to £100m.
About us
Leaders in private business sales & acquisitions since 1984….
At Oasis Europe, we believe respect and trust are at the heart of successful business relationships. We provide a full service appreciating that while we have many years of experience exclusively carrying out this type of work, our clients are more usually approaching the process for the first time.
Our real-world experience of growing our own businesses for over 35 years means we genuinely understand the challenges you face and the guidance you need. We are therefore passionate about supporting small and medium sized enterprises in a way that is practical, personalised and results-focused.
We are a small, expert team and we focus our energy on the work that delivers results. We help our clients by:
- Developing a succession plan that meets your needs while remaining adaptable to the market climate
- Navigating the complexities of acquiring or selling a business
- Attracting and engaging strategic acquirers or sellers leveraging our local and global networks
- Identifying and mitigating risks
- Applying our sophisticated process to retain your anonymity while sourcing an acquirer
- Negotiating the best price and transaction terms
- Focusing purely on transactional rather than time based work
Sell your business
The majority of our work is sell-side, advising SME’s in the enterprise value range of £2-£100M.
Acquire a business
We work on behalf of acquirers sourcing acquisition opportunities to support their growth strategies.
Preparing your business for sale
Our industrial and commercial experience enables us to shape your business as appropriate prior to any discussions with potential acquirers.
35+ Years experience | 450+ Transactions | 30+ Industries
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Servicing the UK and Australia
We bring our clients more than 35 years of M&A experience. With over 450 transactions spanning Europe, Asia, The Americas and Australia, we manage business transactions across a plethora of industry sectors. Our global presence helps us effectively leverage international relationships to source the best opportunities for your business.
Oasis Europe operates out of offices in London, the Thames Valley as well as in the South West from our office in Falmouth, representing sell-side and buy-side clients across the UK.
While also operating Australia-wide from our Sydney office, frequently travelling to clients acquiring or selling businesses in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, regional WA & NSW, New Zealand and beyond.
Servicing clients throughout the UK
Servicing clients throughout Australia
Josh Alford
josh@oasiseurope.com
Having grown up in Cornwall Josh graduated from Reading University with a BSc in Economics. Josh has proved that his skillset spans multiple sectors having worked on a broad range of transactions in varied industries. He also sits on the board of a fast growing Cornish gin business and is predominantly responsible for containing the excitement of the founder in relation to new routes to market!
Josh is a stickler for the detail, an excellent researcher and adept at handling data. He makes sure no stone is left unturned.
Richard Baker
richard@oasiseurope.com
Richard, a Chartered Engineer, has worked in industry since leaving business school in 1969. He has held the positions of Chairman, CEO or executive board member of a number of public and privately owned businesses gaining extensive UK and international experience. He has extended his industry experience assisting growing businesses with finance raising and practical advice in a wide range of markets including metals, public works construction, computer learning, book wholesaling, military textiles, service centre, electronics and dairy equipment. Living in South Devon, he is based at our Falmouth office.
Steve Fernback
steve@oasiseurope.com
An FCCA by trade, Steve cut his teeth in the Motorsport industry as Finance Director of JaguarSport and later Group Finance Director of TWR Group. Within these roles Steve was also responsible for commercial negotiations in relation to joint ventures with the likes of Jaguar and Volvo as well as aftermarket parts manufacturing. Steve has worked at Oasis Europe for more than 15 years and is particularly skilled at analysing detailed financials.
Mike McGrath
enquiries@oasispartners.com.au
A career entrepreneur, Mike draws on over 35 years of real-world experience across global markets and multiple sectors to advise company boards and owners navigating growth as well as in the unlocking of value.
Catherine O’Riordan
catherine@oasiseurope.com
After completing a Business Studies degree, Catherine worked in research and analysis with Arthur Andersen before joining Oasis Europe in 1999. Catherine manages our research function and coupled with our databases there are very few individuals or companies she isn’t able to track down. With over 25 years of experience working in Mergers and Acquisitions, Catherine is invaluable when searching for the opportunity that would otherwise go unfound.
Catherine also manages transactions in the transport, media and business services sectors as well as co-ordinating the activities of the UK and Australian offices of Oasis Europe.
Warwick Pearce
enquiries@oasispartners.com.au
Warwick is a qualified lawyer and chartered accountant with over 30 years’ experience supporting businesses undertaking rapid growth. After a successful international career which saw him work in Holland, the US and the UK Warwick now specialises in mergers and acquisitions representing the shareholders of established companies in Australia as they contemplate their exit..
John Willcox-Jones
john@oasiseurope.com
John has worked in industry since 1972 holding management positions in sectors as diverse as building products, retail furnishing and horticultural machinery. During the early 1980s he was actively involved in the City advising companies on behalf of a number of stockbrokers and issuing houses in connection with stock market flotations and on the board of a number of public companies. He relinquished these appointments in 1984 to specialise in mergers and acquisitions work. He regularly lectures on Corporate Finance matters throughout the UK as well as in Europe and North America.
James Willcox-Jones
james@oasiseurope.com
James has extensive experience of the third sector both in the UK and India with experience in building relationships and partnerships with major commercial organisations, the banking sector and individual high net worth philanthropists. Whilst James didn’t cut all ties with the charity world (he is a trustee of Future Hope, India) he brought the relationships and negotiation skills he gained through 10 years in the industry to the world of mergers & acquisitions. James has recently completed transactions in the FMCG, digital and marketing sectors. He is currently working on assignments in the oil & gas, medical and engineering sectors.