About Merger & Acquisition Solutions
Merger & Acquisition Solutions supports business owners, investors, and acquisition-minded operators who want to grow through buying established businesses.
We specialise in buyer-side acquisition strategy, opportunity assessment, and transaction support — helping clients make confident decisions before committing capital.
Unlike traditional brokers, our role is to represent the interests of the buyer. Our focus is identifying the right opportunities, understanding the real economics behind a deal, and ensuring acquisitions create long-term value rather than unexpected risk.
A Lead Advisor Supported by a Specialist Deal Network
Successful acquisitions rarely depend on one advisor alone.
Merger & Acquisition Solutions works alongside a network of experienced specialists who support different stages of the acquisition process when required, including:
- Mergers & acquisitions lawyers experienced in both buy-side and sell-side transactions
- HR advisors supporting workforce transition and employment risk review
- Funding partners and acquisition finance specialists
- Tax structuring advisors
- Insurance and risk specialists
- Estate planning and ownership structuring advisors
- Accounting and commercial due diligence professionals
This ensures clients have access to the right expertise at the right time during a transaction — without needing to assemble a deal team themselves.
Practical Experience Beyond Transactions
Merger & Acquisition Solutions is led by Bryan Santos, a CFO-level advisor and business owner with more than two decades of experience supporting growing companies across multiple industries.
Bryan has owned or co-owned businesses in:
- Accounting practices
- Insurance brokerage
- Grant and tender advisory
- Mergers & acquisitions advisory
- Business coaching
- Manufacturing investments
This operator perspective allows acquisitions to be assessed not just as transactions — but as businesses you will be responsible for running.
Supporting Buyers Across Australia and Internationally
We work with:
Owner-operators expanding through acquisition
First-time business buyers (ETA buyers)
Private investors and syndicates
Family office
Established SMEs pursuing bolt-on acquisitions
Our Role in the Acquisition Process
Depending on the situation, we support clients by:
- Defining acquisition strategy
- Reviewing opportunities before offers are made
- Preparing acquisition snapshot assessments
- Identifying risks early
- Coordinating specialist advisors
- Supporting negotiation positioning
- Planning post-acquisition priorities
Our objective is simple: Help buyers make better acquisition decisions before they commit capital.
Partner with Experts
Who Deliver Results
Navigate complex mergers and acquisitions with confidence. Merger Acquisition Solutions team provides personalized guidance to help you achieve your strategic goals. Reach out today to start the conversation.