Mergers & Acquisitions
Shieldpay’s M&A solution manages the flow of funds from sellers to buyers, including automated KYC and AML checks
Over £8bn processed
Shieldpay have processed over £8 billion in transactions to date, helping hundreds of companies like yours with their payment needs
Top 100 law firms
We have worked hand-in-hand with over 100 top tier law firms to help streamline complex payments for their clients
FX for global reach
Send funds internationally with our selected FX partners, offering transparent fees and agreements
We simplify payments for
your complex legal transactions
Shieldpay simplifies the process of receiving and sending payments, coordinating the necessary KYC and steps to complete safe, secure and compliant payments
Verify
We collect KYC and conduct due diligence on all parties, scaled depending on characteristics
Hold
Funds are held in safeguarded, reconcilable, accounts as an alternative to client accounts
Disburse
With all parties and funds verified, authorisation is easy and transparent
The M&A solution to suit your transactional needs
A recent Shieldpay facilitated deal:
Key stats from a recent insurance industry M&A deal with payments facilitated by Shieldpay’s M&A solution, using both Escrow and Paying Agent applications
Why choose Shieldpay for M&A?
Reduce admin
Give peace of mind by swiftly delivering funds with the help of our digital verification process
Reduce risk
Our secure digital payment processes and thorough verification checks ensure accuracy, whilst minimising the chance of errors
Maximise efficiency
Shieldpay work at deal speed - lean on the payments expertise of Shieldpay to deliver with effortless efficiency
UK Top 20 Law Firm
The law firm was grappling with a complex and manual process of shareholder notifications, KYC and accurate capturing of bank details for 418 sellers, to pass on to the paying agent to initiate the high-value transactions. The firm recognised that the time spent by fee earners on these non-billable hours was costly and inefficient.
How Shieldpay's digital solution compares to traditional providers
Elevate transaction security and scalability with the Shieldpay API
Integrate with the Shieldpay API to empower your applications such as case and practice management with secure, scalable, and efficient transaction control. Navigate high-volume, high-value, and complex deals with ease, ensuring funds are securely held and released with precision.
Leverage event-driven architecture, fast updates, and robust compliance checks to deliver a seamless, trustworthy transaction experience, even in the most intricate financial landscapes.
Mergers and Acquisitions blog posts
Using payment tech to smooth the M&A boom
The consumer protection review: Getting ahead of the curve
Mega deals and AML, how to stay compliant
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How to get started with Shieldpay for your deals