OUR AWARD-WINNING CREDENTIALS
The unique approach we implement continues to impress within our industry, with KBS Corporate being recognised by several awarding bodies.
Our success continues to disrupt the market, with our innovative approach and personal service resulting in numerous awards and accolades.
After all, you cannot become the No.1 in UK mid-market business sales without picking up some accolades on the way…
2026

DEALMAKING TEAM OF THE YEAR – MID-MARKET
SME 500 2026 AWARDS

LEADING NATIONAL M&A ADVISORY PRACTICE
M&A TODAY 2026 GLOBAL AWARDS
2025

mid-market corporate finance team of the year – uk
ACQ5 2025 GLOBAL AWARDS

CORPORATE FINANCE FIRM OF THE YEAR
M&A TODAY 2025 GLOBAL AWARDS
2024

Corporate finance specialists of the year – UK
IE 100 2024 Awards

UK CF ADVISORY OF THE YEAR
ACQ Five Global Awards 2024
2023

mid-market corporate finance team of the year
DEALMAKERS AWARDS 2023

Corporate finance specialists of the year – UK
IE 100 2023 Awards
2022

Corporate finance firm of the year – UK
GLOBAL 100 2022

Corporate finance firm of the year – UK
M&A TODAY GLOBAL AWARDS 2022
2021

Corporate finance specialists of the year – UK
GAMECHANGERS 2021 GLOBAL AWARDS

Corporate finance specialists of the year – UK
IE 100 2021 Awards
2020

Corporate finance specialists of the year – UK
M&A TODAY 2020 GLOBAL AWARDS
2019

Corporate finance specialists of the year – UK
ACQ5 2019 GLOBAL AWARDS

Corporate finance FIRM of the year – UK
IE 100 2019 Awards
2018

IPO OF THE YEAR
NEX EXCHANGE SMALL CAP AWARDS

MOST OUTSTANDING COMPANY SALE SERVICES PROVIDER
ACQUISITION INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

EXCELLENCE IN CF CONSULTANCY SERVICES
CORPORATE LIVEWIRE INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE AWARDS

FLOTATION OF THE YEAR
INSIDER DEALMAKERS AWARDS

BEST FINANCE DIRECTOR OF A LISTED COMPANY
NORTHERN FINANCE DIRECTOR AWARDS

UK CF ADVISORY OF THE YEAR
ACQ5 2018 GLOBAL AWARDS

If you are looking to sell or buy a business we would absolutely recommend them.
Justin Williams
FireUS Ltd
“We employed KBS to sell our business FireUs Ltd last year. We has researched into this and they stood out as the best. We were so glad that we picked them whilst it was a very in depth process selling our business, but they supported us and made the experience much easier. The main people that stood out for us with the professionalism and approach were Guy Haynes and Daniel Greenfield. If you are looking to sell or buy a business we would absolutely recommend them.”
“Would definitely recommend them.”
Katherine Prigmore
Business Development Director of Prigmore Haulage
“We used KBS to help with our partial sale! They helped promote us and worked with us the whole way through. The true value for their work came after the offer and Adam worked smoothly with us and could hear that he had our best interest at heart! Would definitely recommend them.”
“From start too finish their service was first class.”
Rodney Greer
Director of Photostatic Anglia
“We initially approached KBS and three other companies to handle the sale of our company. We choose KBS as they were very professional, knowledgeable and responded to all our queries in a timely manner. From start too finish their service was first class. Thank you KBS”
“I could not have completed this without the professionalism and personal interest that I have been afforded”
Simone Lawless
Director of Ibit Solutions
“My husband engaged with KBS in 2020 for the sale of our business. I completed a successful sale in October 2023. During the process my husband passed away and so the process became more complicated than I could have imagined. Luke Rae has been outstanding in his patience, communication and commitment to the sale of our business. I could not have completed this without the professionalism and personal interest that I have been afforded. Thank you Luke and the team.”
“The range of buyers that KBS introduced us to were of a high quality.”
Eric Luckwell
Technical Director of Datalink Electronics
“The range of buyers that KBS introduced us to were of a high quality. Throughout the sales process the shareholders were very pleased with the advice and help given to reach a good conclusion in the sale. Thank you KBS and the staff we worked with.”
“Thoroughly recommended”
Richard Chamberlain
Managing Director of Nubis Solutions
“KBS and Fabio Rambelli in particular, were excellent. They persevered through difficult times and found an excellent buyer for the business. Fabio was, at all times, extremely professional and helpful. Thoroughly recommended.
“KBS shone above the rest”
Graham Twist
Director of Astra Security Systems
“We chose KBS Corporate to help us sell our business after speaking with other similar companies, but KBS shone above the rest. I can only speak as I find but KBS Corporate ‘s Adam Nelson was extremely courteous, professional and always kept us up to date with events as they unfolded. I get selling a company can be very stressful but you just could not do this on your own, unless you have a lot of experience in this process. Yes we had to pay some money up front but you don’t get anything for free in this world. As far as i am concerned it was money well spent and we are very happy with the outcome. Thanks KBS Corporate.”
“Assisted us excellently through everything from teams meetings with potential buyers to one on one meetings”
Chris Patrick
Director of Serene Stone
“The relationship started when we kept a sales letter from KBS regards selling our company. Months later we contacted KBS and met their Sales associate at a private location and immediately was impressed. After completing work on the sales brochure using the impressive KBS template we then got allocated Guy to look after us through the process. Guy assisted us excellently through everything from teams meetings with potential buyers to one on one meetings. They even took lead with solicitors teams meetings, taking stress away from the situations. After finding a great buyer and deal we are left with a great sense that we definitely chose the right company to sell with. Also we had been quoted much more money to sell with other firms and I very much doubt would have beaten KBS for service etc. In all it took 13 months from the original sales meet to completion which for what we consider by no means a small company was pretty good. Many thanks Guy and background team, your very appreciated.”
“KBS were great mediators and advisors.”
Jason Hanlon
Managing Director of Abriox
“KBS were great. They provided consultancy, support and negotiation expertise on the sale of our company to a direct competitor. Because the sale was to a competitor, and of course a sale is never certain until it actually completes, disclosure was difficult. KBS were great mediators and advisors during this time. With the help of KBS we are able to disclose what was appropriate, and necessary, and not anything that might damage our company should the sale fall through. KBS advised on the financial aspects and ensured our best interests were looked after despite the buyer initially having quite an extreme position with regards to working capital and funds held back.”
“Our experience with KBS was excellent with a positive out come.”
John Crooks
Founder of JAC Electrical
“We successfully sold our business with KBS and found the process was handled very efficiently. The compilation of the information memorandum, the vetting of potential buyers plus the regular updates were all carried out in a professional manner. Our experience with KBS was excellent with a positive out come.”
“If your thinking of selling or buy a business I highly recommend team KBS.”
Graeme Gilligan
Managing Director of Fred Stoddart
“We asked KBS to start the process of the sale of our company in early May 2023. The company was sold in May 2024 following a steady process of agreeing a sale brochure and then receiving various enquiries. Then onto accessing the interested parties and negotiating with eventual buyer. The whole process was made easier with the help of Paul Liptrott the deal executive appointed to us. Paul was in regular contact to answer all questions queries and help seal the deal. Nothing was a problem to all the staff at KBS including useful financial guidance given to us by Pauls Colleague Guy Haynes. If your thinking of selling or buy a business I highly recommend team KBS”
“KBS did an excellent negotiation on our behalf and successfully sold the company”
Ernest Griffin
Director of Fascia Graphics
“As a company we tried two organisations to sell our company including one of the big four accountants. The accountants wanted money up front and we paid £35K without even a prospectus. In giving it up with them I contacted KBS and this organisation took a small fee up front with details of time scales and actions. I am pleased to state that KBS complied with all the time scales and with a prospectus looked for a prospective buyer. If we wanted to talk to any individual and they were not available we were contacted later without fail. A prospective buyer was found and KBS did an excellent negotiation on our behalf and successfully sold the company.”
” I closed the sale of my company and it proved that the KBS contract cost and their recommended solicitor at a fixed fee, were justified.”
Jerry Holmes
Founder of Hollyport Logistics
“I used KBS to find me parties that might be interested in buying my company. I had no previous experience of selling a company and wanted to work with a company that had a good track record of closing sales, which, KBS did by providing evidence of many companies they had help to find a buyer and were closed sales.
A reasonable finders fee was agreed and I was given one point of contact in Matthew Sibley with whom I communicated with from start to end. This was a great source of support and information for me personally. I was very grateful to have someone who was not biased and whom I could confide in.
I turned down many approaches from prospective buyers in a 12 month period, but this did not deter KBS who continued to send me more prospective buyers, both pure investors and companies wanting to acquired the whole business. KBS did not ask me for more marketing money during that period to continue the search, but had faith in their ability and my commitment to close when the right buyer was found.
14 months later I closed the sale of my company and it proved that the KBS contract cost and their recommended solicitor at a fixed fee, were justified.
The solicitor was brilliant I will always be grateful for the guidance and support given by Claire Stretton Shakespeare Martineau.”
