Private Equity

Private equity operates at pace. Capital structures evolve quickly, reporting requirements intensify and exit horizons can shift. Advisors need to move faster. 

At AAB, we support private equity houses and their portfolio companies across the full investment lifecycle, from acquisition and integration through to exit. We combine technical excellence in audit, tax and advisory with a pragmatic, deal-driven mindset, delivering clear, actionable advice that protects value and accelerates growth. 

Building robust reporting, optimising tax structures and enabling scalable growth. 

Post-deal, we help portfolio companies transition smoothly into PE ownership and establish the financial discipline, reporting clarity and tax efficiency required to support value creation strategies, refinancing flexibility and exit readiness. 

Our integration and growth services include: 

• Proactive, tech-enabled audit aligned to PE reporting structures 
• Operational and scenario-based financial modelling
• Financial reporting and management simplification

Global tax compliance and advisory, including: 

• Transfer pricing 
• VAT 
• Tax asset management 
• Interest deductibility, capital structure monitoring and interest restriction management 

Management incentive design, including: 

• EMI schemes 
• Growth shares 
• Sweet equity structures 
• ESG strategy and roadmap development to align with investor and lender expectations 

We act as an extension of your team, ensuring reporting is robust, incentives are aligned, and capital structures remain efficient throughout the hold period. 

We understand the pressures private equity operates under, from fundraising and deployment to reporting discipline and exit timing. Our role is to reduce complexity, manage risk and protect value at every stage of the investment cycle. We have:

• A proven transaction track record – 900+ deals completed 
• An integrated advisory model – corporate finance, audit, tax and advisory under one roof 
• PE-experienced teams who understand sponsor reporting, timelines and governance 
• Commercial, decisive advice grounded in real-world deal experience 
• Technology-enabled delivery for faster insight and greater transparency 
• National coverage, including Scotland, Northern England and London, supporting UK and international sponsors across the mid-market 

Whether you’re assessing a new opportunity, scaling a portfolio business or preparing for exit, our private equity specialists are ready to support you. 

If it would be helpful to discuss a current opportunity or portfolio challenge, we would be pleased to arrange an initial conversation.