You wouldn’t tackle a mountain without the best guide
The Matterhorn holds special meaning for us. When Jim and Simon Keeling climbed the mountain with the help of an expert guide, they realised the experience had many parallels to selling a business. Just like navigating the mountain’s pitfalls and crevasses, selling a business can be both challenging and complex.
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Broader Thinking, Higher Values
Our founder, Jim Keeling, established Corbett Keeling 30 years ago to spearhead integrity in corporate finance. He wanted to guide clients in the same way his father and grandfather had — with honesty and a sense of responsibility. Jim’s wife, Emma, who also has a background in corporate finance, joined as COO in 2015.
We are an independent, London-based corporate finance firm, specialising in selling privately-owned UK companies valued between £10-150 million. We offer a tailored, personal service, guiding our clients through successful transactions every step of the way. We are not a business broker. As a family-owned business, free from constraints and conflicting interests, we take a long-term view.
Our broader-thinking approach is underpinned by the high values of our founder, who is a stickler for telling the truth. We’re proud to achieve an average 40% uplift in sale value for our clients compared to their initial expectations, along with a 90% deal completion rate.
Hear what our clients say about us
It’s not a process that we could have done on our own and certainly the final outcome we would never have achieved if we hadn’t had [Corbett Keeling] on board.
Karen RaquetFounder
I am delighted that our paths crossed which has resulted in concrete futures for all my family and the remaining companies in the Group. Your dedication in seeking out our requirements was resolute. I would have no hesitation in recommending the sincere professionalism of Corbett Keeling. Many thanks from the Nicol/Antczak Families.
Maurice NicolFounder
It was a pleasure dealing with Jim Keeling and his team throughout the process. We wanted to find the right partners and to do the right deal for us - Corbett Keeling delivered just that.
Chris LeachChairman and Founder