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Sale, acquisition, and business transfer
NexStage Advisory assists shareholders, executives, and investors with their acquisition and divestiture projects and, more broadly, with all transactions in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Our approach is designed to
Global
Rigoureuse
Independent
To ensure that each transaction is structured in a consistent and secure manner.
Our history
NexStage Advisory was founded on a simple observation:
The transfer of a business cannot be treated as a mere
Our Approach
Buying or selling a company involves financial, tax, legal, and human resources considerations that require a comprehensive, rigorous, and independent approach. All too often, these aspects are addressed separately, to the detriment of the process’s consistency and effectiveness.
Tax, legal, and financial expertise
Founded by Steven Cornut, a tax expert and attorney, and Alain Bournoud, a certified public accountant, NexStage Advisory brings these areas of expertise together under one roof, dedicated exclusively to supporting business succession transactions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support shareholders, executives, and investors at every key stage of an acquisition or sale, providing a structured, coherent, and results-oriented approach.
About Nexstage Advisory
Who are we?
Based in Lausanne, NexStage Advisory is an independent firm specializing in supporting business succession transactions. We provide support at every key stage—including transaction preparation, valuation, due diligence, structuring, and closing—for both sales and acquisitions.
Our strength lies in the unique synergy between our tax, legal, and financial expertise.
The Partners
Avocat et Expert-fiscal diplômé
Certified Public Accountant
Why us?
Why work with us?
An independent approach
NexStage Advisory is an independent firm whose sole objective is to protect the interests of its clients in connection with their business succession plans.
A 360-degree view
The synergy between tax, legal, and financial expertise enables us to anticipate all aspects of a transaction. This cross-functional approach is a key asset in structuring sound and secure transactions.
Field experience
Our experience working with shareholders, executives, and investors gives us a deep understanding of the practical realities they face. We don’t limit ourselves to theoretical analysis; instead, we provide our clients with pragmatic support every step of the way, right through to the completion of their project.
Our Values
Professionalism
Every transaction is unique and requires in-depth analysis, a clear methodology, and meticulous execution. We approach every engagement with the same high standards, regardless of its size or complexity.
Privacy
Discretion is essential in any sale or acquisition project. We place the utmost importance on protecting the information entrusted to us and managing the communication process throughout the transaction.
Personalized approach
We prioritize tailored support that is tailored to the specific situation, objectives, and constraints of each executive or investor. Our intentionally intimate firm structure ensures that our partners are directly involved in every engagement.