Our Approach
Transactions that define industries and legacies
M&A is the most consequential decision a company will make. The difference between a transformative transaction and a value-destroying one often comes down to the quality of advice. At Privé, we bring the same senior talent, analytical rigor, and market judgment to every mandate — regardless of size.
Our M&A practice spans the full spectrum of transaction types — from friendly strategic combinations to contested hostile situations, from single-asset divestitures to complex multi-jurisdictional carve-outs. What unites every engagement is our commitment to independent, unconflicted advice and relentless execution.
Capabilities
Full-spectrum M&A advisory capabilities
Buy-Side Advisory
We guide acquirers through every phase of a transaction — from strategic target identification and valuation to negotiation, due diligence coordination, and closing. Our buy-side mandates span strategic corporates, private equity sponsors, and sovereign wealth funds.
Sell-Side Advisory
When it is time to sell, Privé maximizes value through disciplined process management, competitive tension, and deep buyer relationships. We run structured auctions and negotiated sales with equal rigor, ensuring our clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Cross-Border M&A
With offices across Amsterdam, New York, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Dubai, Privé executes seamlessly across jurisdictions. We navigate regulatory complexity, cultural nuance, and multi-currency structuring to deliver cross-border transactions that others cannot.
Hostile Defense & Activism
When a company faces an unsolicited approach or activist pressure, Privé provides the independent, decisive counsel that boards need. We have advised on some of the most high-profile hostile defense situations in Europe and North America.
Carve-Outs & Divestitures
Separating a business unit requires surgical precision. Privé manages the full complexity of carve-outs — from standalone financial preparation and TSA negotiation to buyer marketing and regulatory clearance — ensuring maximum value realization.
Fairness Opinions & Special Committee
Boards and special committees rely on Privé for independent fairness opinions and financial analyses in connection with related-party transactions, going-private transactions, and contested situations where independent judgment is paramount.
Our Process
A disciplined process that maximizes outcomes
Track Record
Selected M&A transactions
Advised a European technology conglomerate on its acquisition of a US-based SaaS platform, navigating CFIUS review and multi-jurisdictional regulatory approvals.
Ran a competitive sell-side process for a specialty pharmaceutical company, achieving a 42% premium to the undisturbed share price.
Advised the board of a leading European asset manager in successfully defending against an unsolicited takeover approach from a US strategic acquirer.
Managed the carve-out and sale of a non-core industrial division, including preparation of standalone financials and negotiation of a comprehensive TSA.
Advised a leading private equity sponsor on its acquisition of a premium European consumer brand, including competitive bid strategy and financing structuring.
Advised a global real estate investment trust on the strategic divestiture of a 12-asset European logistics portfolio to a consortium of institutional investors.
* Transaction details are representative. Specific client information is kept strictly confidential.