Direct answer: Corvian Advisory provides sell-side, buy-side, financial due diligence, and exit planning across the Eurozone, Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Austria and Spain. We specialise in the UAE–Europe cross-border corridor, bridging Eurozone sellers and buyers with UAE sovereign wealth funds, family offices and strategic acquirers. Minimum deal size: EUR 1.5M (~AED 5.9M). EU FDI screening, GDPR-compliant data rooms and IFRS/local GAAP due diligence are standard across all mandates.
Six core services built for the commercial and regulatory realities of Eurozone M&A, from German Mittelstand succession exits to UAE sovereign investment in European technology and infrastructure.
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Most European M&A advisers lack deep UAE market access. Most UAE advisers lack European regulatory expertise. Corvian sits at the intersection, with dual-market knowledge, a GCC buyer network and IFRS-trained transaction teams.
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The Eurozone M&A market is evolving against high interest rates normalising, rising energy costs, and structural challenges for traditional manufacturing. Deal volumes in technology, healthcare, clean energy and business services remain robust, particularly mid-market below EUR 100M.
The German Mittelstand, the backbone of Europe's industrial economy, is experiencing a generational shift. Over 125,000 German businesses are seeking succession solutions, creating a sustained pipeline of quality businesses at fair valuations for UAE investors.
ADIA, Mubadala, ADQ and the Abu Dhabi/Dubai family office community represent hundreds of billions of euros in global AUM, with Europe a growing share. UAE investors favour deep tech, semiconductors, clean energy, healthcare/pharma, and established industrial brands. The Netherlands is the preferred entry jurisdiction.
Since October 2020, EU Regulation 2019/452 created a cooperation framework. Germany screened 571 transactions in 2023 (BMWK); France's MINEFI reviews ~150–200/year; Netherlands launched Wet vifo June 2023. UAE investors in non-sensitive mid-market sectors typically pass screening within 2–3 months.
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Corporate tax rates vary: Germany ~30% (CIT + trade tax), Netherlands 25.8%, France 25%, Ireland 12.5%, Belgium 25%. No unified EU CIT. EU Merger Regulation applies above EUR 5B combined global turnover + EUR 250M EU turnover. GDPR SCCs required for personal data transfers to UAE entities during diligence.
Business valuation is a separate discipline from M&A advisory. Our dedicated Eurozone Business Valuation page covers the full range of independent valuation services with EUR pricing, IFRS/local GAAP methodology, and EU regulatory context.
CFA-led, IVS-compliant business valuations for Eurozone companies. IFRS and local GAAP (HGB, Dutch GAAP, PCG) bridge included. Fixed-fee. Delivered in 2–4 weeks.
A structured five-stage process designed for the regulatory complexity of Eurozone M&A, with EU FDI screening, GDPR compliance and cross-border structuring built into every stage.
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All fees in EUR. Cross-border mandates include AED equivalent. Minimum deal size EUR 1.5M (~AED 5.9M / USD 1.6M).
Financial due diligence and valuation engagements are fixed-fee or capped-fee, agreed upfront. M&A advisory combines a retainer with a success fee at closing.
EU FDI screening and regulatory advisory is scoped separately per mandate, complexity varies significantly by member state and sector classification.
All mandates include a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to assess fit and provide a precise fee estimate before any engagement letter is signed.
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Independent business valuation for Eurozone companies from EUR 5,000. All fees fixed. Contact us for a specific quote.
Direct answers to what clients ask most often about M&A advisory across the Eurozone and the UAE–Europe cross-border corridor.
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Whether you're a European founder planning an exit, or a UAE investor acquiring in Germany, Netherlands or France, we respond within 24 hours with a clear, no-obligation scope and fee.