Oaklin purchases small mergers and acquisitions consulting firm BTD Consulting

Oaklin recently completed the acquisition of Beyond the Deal (BTD) Consulting, a specialist in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and inorganic growth services. The move aims to integrate Beyond the Deal into Oaklin’s portfolio and establish a distinct practice dedicated to facilitating successful transactions and long-term value delivery for clients. Oaklin is an esteemed management consulting firm based in the UK with a workforce of over 120 employees. For more than ten years, the company has been providing tailored solutions to a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to startups and public organizations.

Mark Walker, a partner at Oaklin, emphasized the significance of this acquisition by stating, “Our clients are looking for more than just advice; they seek assurance that their strategic decisions will yield tangible outcomes. By incorporating BTD Consulting into Oaklin, we are creating a unique value proposition that assists boards and executives in realizing their growth objectives expeditiously and seamlessly, with minimal risk, all while upholding Oaklin’s reputation for quality and service excellence.”

Since its establishment in 2001, BTD Consulting has been serving as a boutique M&A consultancy with a presence in London and Florida. The firm has successfully supported over 100 clients, including renowned companies like Centrica, Coca Cola, E.ON, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and Unilever, in addition to numerous mid-market entities globally. The merger between BTD Consulting and Oaklin is set to be formalized in the first half of 2026, with joint teams already collaborating on ongoing client projects. Joining forces under the Oaklin banner will enable the combined entity to invest in new technologies, thought leadership, and AI-driven solutions to enhance client value creation.

As the integration progresses, clients of BTD Consulting can anticipate the preservation of existing relationships, project teams, and expertise, now reinforced by Oaklin’s expanded scale and diverse consulting offerings. The consolidated firm seeks to present a fresh approach to the market, positioning itself as a senior-led, independent consultancy that collaborates with organizations to drive deal outcomes. Carlos Keener, the founding partner of BTD Consulting, expressed his confidence in the merger, stating, “Through our partnership with Oaklin, we can provide our clients with the specialized expertise they expect from BTD, enriched by Oaklin’s resources and comprehensive service offerings. This collaboration offers a compelling proposition for any entity aiming to grow with certainty.”

In the future, the integrated M&A and inorganic growth practice will offer a broad spectrum of international services spanning M&A and integration, divestments, separations, and joint ventures. The amalgamation of Oaklin and BTD Consulting signifies a bold step towards reshaping the consulting landscape, catering to clients’ strategic needs and fostering growth opportunities through a blend of specialized capabilities and industry insights.