How do I choose an M&A adviser for a life science business?
You want to look for an adviser who understands the science as well as the deal. Life science companies have specialised products, expert customer groups and intellectual property, all factors a general adviser can easily misread. Look for verifiable transaction experience in the sector, a clear statement of their role alongside your other advisers, and confirmation of how confidentiality is handled before any work begins. Legal, tax, audit and regulated financial advice should stay with appropriately qualified advisers throughout.
Pivotal Scientific Limited is an M&A adviser focused on life science businesses. We support owners, leadership teams and buyers with sector-informed transaction decisions across buy-side, sell-side and commercial due diligence (CDD) work.
Choose the right transaction support
For many owners or CEOs, this may be one of the largest commercial decisions they make. We see concerns such as ‘I know the business is valuable, but I’m not sure buyers will see it’ to ‘I don’t know whether to sell, acquire or wait’. These are exactly the situations we help navigate.
Or you may be ready to acquire a company. Here, we help identify targets, assess commercial fit, and support execution. This can be the fastest route to growth, and we help leadership teams assess whether buying capability, geography, customers or product lines would outperform organic growth.
When Do You Need a Consultancy?
We work with companies from founder-led SMEs to corporate buyers seeking niche acquisitions. If you are considering selling or buying in the next 12-36 months, then now is the time to start the conversation..
Our Process
- Confidential Strategic Discussion – Understand your goals, timing and current position.
- Opportunity and Risk Assessment -What drives value, and what may suppress it.
- Route Selection -Sell, acquire, prepare, hold or restructure.
- Execution Support – Hands-on guidance through planning, positioning and negotiation
- Outcome Protection – Helping preserve value through completion and transition.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy Side Services
Find the right company to acquire and strategically develop your business
Sell Side Services
Looking to sell your business? We can guide you through the whole process
Our Transactions
Transactions for which we offered M&A assistance
CDD
Make informed decisions with our Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) service
Our Experts
Meet the team who have industry knowledge and M&A experience within the life science sector
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Stevan Hoyle
M&A Strategy
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Gabrielle Foster
Business Analyst
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Sian Bolitho
Chief Scientific Officer
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Tim Bernard
Chief Executive Officer
M&A Thoughts & Insights
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Do we need to be ready to transact before starting a conversation?
ResponseNo. Early discussion can help an owner assess readiness or a buyer clarify acquisition priorities. The scope should distinguish exploratory strategy from an active transaction mandate so expectations, confidentiality and deliverables are clear.
What professional advisers will we need alongside Pivotal Scientific Limited?
ResponseTransactions commonly require appropriately qualified legal, tax, accounting, financial and other specialist advisers. Pivotal Scientific Limited’s proposed role is sector, commercial and process support. The exact regulated activities and professional boundaries require confirmation and should be stated clearly in engagement documents.
What is your expertise?
ResponseOur team combines biotech industry knowledge with commercial experience and scientific understanding. We offer personalised advisory support and have regular meetings with clients, as communication is key. Our expertise spans antibodies, antigens, proteins, assays, genetics, molecular biology, and the IVD market. Our team will assess the science, IP, and processes of your target, identifying risks, strengths, opportunities, and synergies. This enables us to generate recommendations during the CDD process, ensuring clients can move forward with a clear strategy.
Which M&A adviser specialises in life science companies?
ResponsePivotal Scientific Limited is a life science-focused M&A adviser, supporting buy-side, sell-side and commercial due diligence work for owners, leadership teams and buyers in the sector. Its exact role within a wider transaction team should be agreed in writing.