--- title: 2024 M&A market poised for a strong year description: We look at the latest UK data on buying and selling companies and explain why we believe there are positive signs for stronger activity in 2024 image: https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/new_images/images/news/robert-bye-7baQ2b019NY-unsplash%20%282%29.jpg --- ![News Banner](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/new_images/images/inner_banner/blueBg-.jpg) # News - [News](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/news) - [Insights](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/insights?type=show-all) - [Jargon Buster](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/jargon-buster) # 2024 M&A market poised for a strong year 31 January, 2024 [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.corbettkeeling.com/news/2024-ma-market-poised-for-a-strong-year&source=tweetbutton&text=2024%20M&A%20market%20poised%20for%20a%20strong%20year) [** ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.corbettkeeling.com/news/2024-ma-market-poised-for-a-strong-year&summary=2024+M%26amp%3BA+market+poised+for+a+strong+year) [** ](mailto:?subject=2024%20M&A%20market%20poised%20for%20a%20strong%20year%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.corbettkeeling.com/news/2024-ma-market-poised-for-a-strong-year) In the latest edition of [**UK Private Company** **Director**](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/UKPCD/UK_Private_Company_Director_Newsletter_Q4_2023.pdf?hsLang=en), the quarterly newsletter for directors of owner-managed, family and private equity-backed businesses, Jim Keeling explains why there are positive signs for stronger activity in buying and selling UK companies in 2024. The latest survey suggests the market’s mood has perked up noticeably - backing up our experience on the ground. We’re witnessing resilient interest in businesses up to around £200m enterprise value from buyers who are less dependent on debt financing and more adaptable to the challenges of high interest rates and ongoing economic uncertainty than their larger company counterparts. Understanding the current market dynamics is vital if you’re contemplating selling your business. We’ve designed our [**PRO Review**](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/valuations) to provide the insights you need to assess your business’s readiness for sale. If you’d like to discuss your options for a partial or full sale, [**please get in touch**](mailto:emma.keeling@corbettkeeling.com). Emma would be delighted to talk to you and help guide you through the process. ## Subscribe to our newsletter Corbett Keeling in the Media View the videos below to see Jim Keeling interviewed by The Telegraph's Business Reporter, and in conversation with Ian King Live on Sky News. [Contact Us](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/contact-us) Corbett Keeling Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 165387). Registered in England and Wales No. 02811619. Registered office: 8 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HP. - [Privacy Statement](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/privacy-statement) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/cookie-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/terms-of-use) - [Complaints Policy](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/complaints-policy) - [Disclosures](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/disclosures) © 2026 Corbett Keeling. 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