
Since joining Cavendish in 2002, Andrew has advised on the sale of more than 50 businesses focussing on the business services sector including the sales of CRM Students to CORESTATE, Improve International to RJD Partners and Altodigital to Xerox.
Andrew graduated from Oxford University in 1997 with an honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Upon leaving university he joined the corporate finance department of UBS specialising in mergers and acquisitions.
During his time at UBS Warburg Andrew executed a wide range of transactions such as trade sales, acquisitions, UK public offers and demergers. His clients included UK and international companies operating in telecoms, engineering and leisure sectors with his experience of the sell-side ranging from the successful completion of a major leveraged buyout to the securing of venture capital funding for niche technology companies.
He has co-authored a book on the subject of selling businesses: The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Business.
Sector expertise
- Business Services
- Sports Technology
I would thoroughly recommend Andrew and Rebecca and the Cavendish team to anyone looking to maximise the proceeds from a disposal or asset sale. The Cavendish team are both consummate professionals, focused on delivery and pragmatic and flexible in their approach to helping their clients achieve their objectives. I would not hesitate to recommend them and would hope to work with them on future projects. They provide great value.
TM Capital and Cavendish worked seamlessly to evaluate the best possible alternatives for 2Touch and navigate the complexities of a cross-border corporate divestiture to deliver a successful outcome for all parties. We appreciate the senior level commitment from TM and Cavendish and their relentless dedication in completing this important transaction.
The Cavendish team worked seamlessly with their international partners to find the right buyer and guide us through every step of the sale process. This is a great outcome for both the shareholders and ongoing management team.
We would happily recommend Cavendish to other business owners.
Cavendish made full use of their very strong international network to create competitive tension throughout the process and drive the sale to completion. The significant multiple of revenue achieved for an early stage, pre-profits business is testament to the ability of the Cavendish team to manage negotiations and maximise value. Overall, I was delighted by the service we received and the result achieved.
The comprehensive exit review together with thorough pre-sale grooming by Caroline Belcher established the platform for this sale. The Cavendish team skillfully structured the sale process and further negotiated through a protracted and difficult climate to secure a very satisfactory sale. They were professional in every department.
Cavendish took the time to really understand our business enabling them to have a professional and well thought out approach to the deal. They assisted immensely with the due diligence process this being reflected in the depth of information needed at times along with the need to carefully manage the numerous requests for information. They provided the kind of support which in the process of selling your business gives you confidence that there is balance between providing information and negotiating elements of the deal.
Cavendish played a crucial role both in achieving a good result for shareholders and in enabling Hawk-Eye to go to the buyer offering the most compelling strategic fit
Thank you so much for the hard work you put into our sale. “We are delighted with the result both personally and for the company. We now have some work to do in maximising the benefits of the deal to both parties. Your support during the deal was excellent and helped us go through a process that was completely new to us. It seemed to go very smoothly and I know that much of that was due to your background work with Egis’s advisors. We also felt well supported on the detail of the final stages. “Many thanks once again to you both. It was a great time and a perfect outcome.
Cavendish brought to the table extensive contacts in the venture capital industry and an understanding of how to present our investment case in the best light. All our business had been lacking was funding to achieve scale and with the capital secured from Balderton we are now empowered to bring about lasting change in the insurance industry and create significant value for all our shareholders along the way. We are delighted with the deal and with the invaluable help that Cavendish provided in obtaining it.
Cavendish were a great adviser throughout the process. They knew how to handle whatever situation occurred and the team were a total pleasure to work with. Thanks to their involvement, we drew a successful conclusion to the deal.
Cavendish Corporate Finance has been integral to the establishment of the New College of the Humanities, providing both valuable advice and managing a successful fundraising process that has enabled us to have a stellar founding shareholding group that provides not just capital but also experienced investors who will help NCH succeed and flourish.
We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Cavendish team. Caroline, Andrew and Eimear offered us unstinting support and valuable advice throughout the transaction. They were instrumental in helping us achieve this result.
Cavendish handled the transaction with elegance and efficiency. They were proactive, everything kept to time and we completed as planned, less than six weeks after agreeing the heads of terms.
I was delighted with the service that Cavendish offered and their real attention to detail. The deal was not without its complexities and it was reassuring to have Paul and his team assisting me throughout the negotiations.
Recent deals for Andrew Jeffs

Improve International
RJD Partners and Management

Altodigital Networks Limited
Xerox (UK) Limited

CRM Students Limited
CORESTATE Capital Holding S.A.

Flexioffices Limited
NVM Private Equity

Alston Elliot Limited
Inflexion Private Equity

Headspace Properties Limited
BE Offices Limited

James Dewhurst Limited
Sioen Industries B.V.