A Smarter Approach to Acquisition
We work with companies and individuals who are seriously interested in buying one or more businesses. Not just any business, but specific, profiled and carefully selected businesses.
Our research methodology uncovers a significant number of suitable acquisition opportunities for virtually any brief. Our active engagement means that, whether for sale or not, we are able to speak to at least half of the target companies. And our experience in completion means that we get more deals over the line.
So, if you seriously want to acquire, then let’s talk. Call 01962 609 000, or send us an email.
Or, if you are interested in joining the team here, we have a job opening for a Consultant. Please take a look or pass on to anyone who may be interested in the role.
Our Management Team
JOHN BRAITHWAITE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Business leader and entrepreneur, John Braithwaite has been at the forefront of the digital revolution. In the last decade, John has operated, advised, set up and grown numerous new businesses including e-commerce, B2B, training, networking and finance. He applies modern business techniques, leading a high-performance team which leverages technology to drive inorganic growth for the enterprising.
JUSTIN WISE
APAC MANAGER
A motivated, engaging entrepreneurial business leader with European and Asian experience. Has sourced, formed and realised a number of cross-border deals between the two regions, as well as within APAC. Justin has substantial experience in hiring, assembling and leading high-performance teams, and is looking to lead our growth in the Asiatic region as well as assisting with global M&A strategy.
MARK BRAITHWAITE
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
An experienced business leader, Mark Braithwaite has worked in accounting, finance, operations and leadership in the UK, Europe and Asia. A Chartered Accountant, with experience in M&A in one of the leading city firms, he then moved to a corporate environment where he started as Commercial Manager and rose to be APAC President of a $1Bn turnover industrial company. His role at Unloq is to help steer our growth and provide an alternative perspective to our strategy and plans as they develop.
BRADLEY NEAL
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Brad joined Unloq in early 2019 after completing a Finance degree from St Thomas Aquinas College in New York State, USA. He won a scholarship to the University and was a key first-team player for all four years in the college soccer team. During the course of his degree, he gained experience of the Bloomberg platform as well as developing his financial knowledge. We’ve enjoyed giving him opportunities to put his learning into practice and he’s a big hit with our clients.
ROSS MASON
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Ross joined Unloq in August 2019 and brings great skill and industry to the Unloq team. With a passion for business and an entrepreneurial attitude, his critical thinking and analysis is appreciated by the clients he works with. Highlights include originating two off-market acquisitions for an international lift manufacturer in 2021 and 2022, and the successful disposal of Premier Double Glazed Units to United Glass Group in 2024. Ross is currently leading several projects across the UK, Europe, Asia and USA.
OLLIE VICKERY
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Ollie joined Unloq at the beginning of 2021, and is a welcome addition to the team. A 2:1 BSc Hons in Business Analytics from Leeds University underlines his academic credentials, but he also has considerable work experience. Having worked in both commerce and consulting, he thinks on his feet. Smart and engaging, with a wide range of sporting talents to boot, clients and prospects enjoy working closely with him.
TOBI ADEWUMI
Consultant
A graduate with a First Class Honours degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Surrey, Tobi joined our team in mid-2022. Her degree, coupled with a year’s placement in M&A with a well-known advisory firm means she brings considerable practical and theoretical experience. Professional, considerate and with great attention to detail, she’s a valued member of the team.
BEN PICKETT
CONSULTANT
Having recently completed an Economics and Finance Degree from Leeds University, achieving 1st Class with Honours, Ben joined our team in the summer of 2023. His placement year as an Investment Analyst at Redmayne Bentley honed his commercial skills and inspired him to pursue a career in Mergers and Acquisitions. Dynamic, precise, clear and warm, Ben is a welcome member of our team and is already helping us with a range of new initiatives.
ZACK TALGI
Consultant
Having wrapped up a BSc in Economics from the University of Warwick, Zack joined the team in June 2024. With modules in computing and data analytics as well as statistical techniques, we think he is well-prepared for the tasks in hand. Zack also has practical experience, having worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank in the summer of 2023.
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