Arlo Advisory
Arlo Advisory is an independent corporate finance consultancy led by Philip Goldsborough, a senior corporate lawyer and advisor with 30 years of experience in UK and international markets. We specialise in mergers and acquisitions, interim M&A and corporate projects, deal sourcing and origination, capital raising, and cross-border legal business consulting.
Global Reach.
We combine 30 years of hands-on experience in mid-market M&A transactions with a trusted international network of acquisitive corporates, financial buyers, private equity firms, family offices, investment banks, law firms, and corporate finance professionals. Our relationships—particularly across the US legal and finance sectors—position us to connect clients with high-quality opportunities and specialist expertise worldwide.
Enduring Relationships.
Our professional approach, combined with a commitment to the consistent delivery of the highest standards of bespoke client service, has built a network of enduring relationships with clients and colleagues across the international corporate, legal and corporate finance communities. Connecting the great people across our network is at the heart of our business.
Our Services.
Mergers and Acquisitions
We offer expert advice and project management on buy-side and sell-side M&A projects, supporting clients on all the phases of a deal, from the sourcing and origination of a transaction, the negotiation and agreement of heads of terms, the due diligence exercise, the negotiation and execution of the transaction documents, through to closing.
We bring a wealth of hands on experience of supporting clients on the successful negotiation and documentation of domestic and cross border mid-market M&A transactions and projects at the highest level.
Deal Sourcing and Origination
We offer buyers and vendors a bespoke deal sourcing and origination service. Our database combines our network of corporates, corporate finance advisors and intermediaries across the UK and EU with our unparalleled network across the US legal and corporate finance communities.
Capital Raising
We source and introduce debt and equity financing to the full range of transactions and special situations via our international network of financial institutions and funders, from investment banks to private offices and high net worth individuals.
US & International Legal Business Consulting
We advise UK law firms and professional service providers on international expansion, particularly into the US market. Leveraging Philip Goldsborough’s wealth of experience leading international business development at major UK commercial law firms, we help clients:
Identify and build strategic relationships with top-tier US and international law firms
Navigate the legal and commercial landscape for international business development
Design and implement international market entry strategies
Strengthen cross-border client delivery models
Our consulting approach is hands-on, relationship-driven, and grounded in deep sector and jurisdictional insight. This service is particularly valuable for firms seeking to grow their transatlantic reach or form long-term alliances with trusted US and international counterparts.
Founder
Philip Goldsborough
philip@arlo-advisory.com
Philip is a corporate lawyer with 30 years’ experience, 20 of which as a corporate partner in leading UK national and international law firms. He has advised and supported UK, US and EU based public and private companies and institutions as trusted and lead advisor on mid-market domestic and cross border M&A transactions, joint ventures, fundraisings and the full range of corporate transactions and projects.
Philip has a particular focus on the US corporate market and has a wealth of relationships with corporates and corporate advisory firms across the US. He has led relationships and transactions for clients in multiple sectors, including healthcare, technology, sport and leisure, manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate and education.
In addition to transactional work, Philip provides strategic consulting to UK law firms and advisory practices looking to develop and deepen their presence in the US and other international markets. His longstanding relationships with top-tier US law firms and corporate intermediaries enable firms to build valuable alliances and implement effective international growth strategies.