Whether agreed or contested, a take-over bid will be settled in public. Good public relations can make the difference between success and failure. Indeed, the right contingency planning can, under certain circumstances, prevent the advent of unwelcome take-over approaches.


Cardew Group is well versed in the permutations associated with M&A activity and has successfully steered many clients through corporate take-over battles.

It is vital to think ahead. The manoeuvres of corporate adversaries must be anticipated and appropriate responses planned. Cardew Group enjoys a history of working closely with companies and their financial advisers, using our City, Whitehall and media contacts to act as eyes and ears on behalf of our clients. We make ourselves available to the financial press around the clock and pride ourselves on the trust we command from the ‘Fourth Estate’