Independent merchant bank

Every M&A transaction has its own true bearing.

Since 2002, Charcot's partners have been advising boards, founders, and financial sponsors on cross-border mergers and acquisitions. As merchant bankers, we selectively co-invest alongside our clients.

The number that says most

70%+

of our mandates come from referrals - clients who have worked with us before or been referred by someone who has.

50+

completed transactions and assignments across public and private markets

5

continents where we have completed transactions

€20-200m

typical deal size range in Enterprise Value

Selected clients

Trusted by global industry leaders.

Who we work with

The expertise your situation demands. The seniority it deserves.

Boards &
corporates

You are navigating a major acquisition or a strategic crossroads that will define the company's direction.

You need independent advice that tells you what is true - not what you expect to hear.

  • Cross-border transactions
  • Corporate carve-outs
  • Buy-side M&A
  • Fairness opinion & independent counsel
Discuss

Founders &
owners

You are selling a business that took decades to build. The stakes are personal as much as financial.

You need an adviser whose judgement you trust completely - present from the first conversation to the last signature.

  • Sell-side M&A
  • Management buyout and buy-in
  • Recapitalisation advisory
  • Equity rollover advisory
Discuss

Financial
sponsors

You need senior-led execution across the full investment lifecycle - buy-side, sell-side, or exit.

On selected mandates, we invest our own capital alongside yours, on the same terms.

  • Buy-side M&A
  • Acquisition financing advisory
  • Principal co-investment
  • Add-on strategy implementation
Discuss

Confidential enquiry

What does the right outcome
look like for you?

Senior partners are available for a confidential conversation at any stage - no intermediaries.

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