matchmaker+
At matchmaker+ , we do things differently. True to our name, we focus on matchmaking—finding deals that genuinely work for both sides. Our goal isn’t just to close transactions; it’s to create partnerships that thrive.
Our Founder, Mick Eardley, explains:
“In my experience as an insurance broker, I’ve seen far too many mergers and acquisitions fail. Often, due diligence misses crucial elements, and factors like cultural fit are overlooked. The consequences can be serious—from losing key people to challenges in maintaining competitive professional indemnity insurance.”
“We want to add real value. Too many sellers enter the market under stress, driven by the costs of PII run-off or pressures threatening a hard-earned retirement. Our mission is to help law firm owners achieve deals that truly work for them. And if owners choose to stay involved longer, it benefits everyone.”
How we work
We act purely as an introducer and facilitator for law-firm mergers and acquisitions. The seller engages us with a flat fee, and the buyer pays our success fee only if a transaction completes. We do not advise both sides on valuation or deal structure, so there is no conflict of interest — each party is free to seek independent advice from accountants, lawyers or valuers.
Buyer’s Fee Structure
“A straightforward fee structure designed for serious buyers — transparent, fair, and always linked to results.” Mick Eardley
At matchmaker+, we keep our approach simple, transparent, and results-focused. Buyers join our legal marketplace+ on an engagement basis, ensuring that only serious acquirers are introduced to sellers. This engagement unlocks unlimited introductions to suitable firms, with the initial fee fully deducted from the final success fee upon completion of your first acquisition.
Our success fees are calculated as a percentage of the seller’s annual turnover, on a clear sliding scale. This ensures fairness across different deal sizes, with smaller acquisitions carrying a modest flat fee and larger transactions charged at a proportionately lower percentage. You’ll always know in advance what the cost of a successful deal will be — and you only pay when a transaction completes.
Contact us now for further details of our T&Cs to support your growth.
Seller’s Fee Structure
When you choose to sell your practice through matchmaker⁺, we invest significant time and resources to understand your firm, prepare it for market, and connect you only with serious, qualified buyers.
To secure this commitment on both sides, we ask for a straightforward engagement fee at the outset.
This isn’t designed to cover our work in full — it simply confirms your commitment to the process and ensures your practice is marketed with the attention it deserves.
The success of the transaction remains our goal, and our main reward comes only when a deal is completed.