Zaoui & Co
London-based independent boutique providing selective, founder-led advice on M&A, other strategic and financial transactions, and major investment decisions.
zaouico.comMichael and Yoel Zaoui established Zaoui & Co in 2013 to advise selected clients on mergers, acquisitions, other strategic and financial transactions, and major investment decisions.
The firm works with global corporations, new ventures, families, significant shareholders, senior management teams and boards. Its model emphasizes direct founder involvement, independent judgment and long-term client relationships.
Principal activities
Senior-led advice on mergers, acquisitions, disposals and other strategic transactions.
Counsel to boards, shareholders, families and management teams on major corporate decisions.
Independent advice on significant investments and ownership-related matters.
- Typical clients: Corporations, boards, special committees, financial sponsors, founders, shareholders, governments or institutional investors.
- Engagement context: Acquisitions, business sales, divestitures, strategic alternatives, ownership changes, financing decisions or other complex corporate transactions.
Zaoui & Co operates where valuation, transaction structure, stakeholder interests and corporate strategy interact. Its published capabilities emphasize senior-led strategic and financial advisory. View the firm’s website ↗
Sector and transaction coverage
- Consumer
- Financial institutions
- Industrials
- Technology and media
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Strategic alternatives
- Shareholder decisions
- Board advisory
- Major investments
- Cross-border transactions
The precise role depends on the client, transaction structure, sector, geography and applicable regulation. Independent advisers may work alongside legal counsel, financing providers, accounting firms, communications advisers and other specialists while providing a separate financial and strategic perspective.
Market position
Zaoui & Co is positioned as a independent m&a advisory boutique. Its market position reflects advisory scope, senior involvement, sector knowledge, transaction experience and ability to coordinate complex or cross-border processes.
Distinctive focus: Selective mandates led directly by two founders with extensive international M&A experience.
Competitive context
Zaoui & Co competes with independent investment banks, specialist M&A boutiques and sector-focused corporate-finance advisers. The relevant peer set varies by transaction size, sector, geographic scope, ownership structure and the complexity of the required advice.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and transaction profile. Inclusion does not imply an exhaustive competitor set or an equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Zaoui | Founder | Senior international M&A and strategic advisory |
| Yoel Zaoui | Founder | Senior international M&A and strategic advisory |
| N/A | Additional executive leadership | The public website centers the firm’s leadership on its two founders |
Leadership information reflects the roles presented in the public sources reviewed on 20 August 2026. View the current team ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
Zaoui & Co Ltd is based in London and states that it is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
View registered-entity details
| Registered entity | Zaoui & Co Ltd |
| Regulator | Financial Conduct Authority |
| Regulatory status | Authorised and regulated |
| Registration identifier | N/A |
| Primary jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
Principal offices
- London
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The following sources were accessed on 20 August 2026:
- Zaoui & Co — founding, capabilities, client types and regulatory status.
- Founders — founder roles and professional backgrounds.
- Contact — London office and contact information.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 20 M&A Advisory Boutiques 2026 inclusion and tier classification.
