What is sell-side M&A advisory?
Sell-side M&A advisory is the representation of a company's owners in the sale of their business. The advisor prepares the company for market, identifies and engages qualified buyers, runs a competitive process, and negotiates terms through closing. Windsor Drake works exclusively on the sell side and represents sellers only.
Does Windsor Drake represent buyers?
No. Windsor Drake represents sellers only. The firm holds no buyer mandates and no referral relationships that create incentives to reduce seller proceeds, which removes the conflicts inherent in firms that advise both sides of a transaction.
Who does Windsor Drake advise?
Founder-led and owner-operated companies, often first-time sellers, who want a disciplined, competitive process run to an institutional standard from first call to close.
How is Windsor Drake different from a business broker?
A broker typically lists a business and waits for inbound interest. Windsor Drake builds the full universe of qualified buyers for each engagement, runs a structured competitive process with defined milestones, and negotiates terms directly, led by a Managing Director throughout.
How is the firm compensated?
Through a monthly advisory retainer and a success fee payable at closing. The success fee is the primary component, aligning the firm's compensation with the outcome achieved for the seller.
Where is Windsor Drake located?
Windsor Drake operates from offices in New York and Toronto, advising on transactions across North America.
