Deals strategy

The Strategy practice helps clients solve their most challenging strategic problems by bringing insights and taking an issue-based approach. Structured into dedicated industry teams, we use PwC’s unrivalled mix of capabilities to deliver insightful and practical solutions.

How we can help

Our services

Our experienced team of strategy consultants work across a wide range of sectors.

Our deep knowledge of these industries enables us to support your business in today’s rapidly evolving market and provide valuable insight when making key strategic decisions.  

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Corporate strategy

We help our clients determine the right strategic priorities to grow profitably and maximise value, and offer support and practical solutions to achieve these objectives.

  • What do we want our business to be, next year, and in three to five years?
  • What is the right size and shape of our portfolio?
  • How do we drive growth?
  • How do we unlock growth – organic / M&A?
  • How do we develop business plans with sufficient stretch and rigour?
  • What are the key priorities for the business?

We combine strategic insight, rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwC's market leading global network of industry and functional specialists, local knowledge and resources.

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Pricing and channel management

We help our clients unlock the potential of their capabilities to improve performance and drive sustainable organic growth.

  • How can we optimise pricing to enhance profitability?
  • How can we optimise our sales channels to market to improve profitability?
  • How should we adapt our channel strategy to market changes?
  • How can we ensure that our go-to-market approach is consistent with our strategy?

We combine strategic insight, rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwC's market leading global network of industry and functional specialists, local knowledge and resources.

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Commercial Due Diligence

We are a leading adviser to companies and private equity firms on the key commercial issues they face across all stages of the deal cycle.

  • Will our business plan stand up to due diligence?
  • How do we maximise value prior to sale?
  • What are the prospects for the business we are acquiring?
  • Can we have an independent review of the company’s business plan?

Our global strategy practice numbers more than 1,000 due diligence consultants, each with a specific sector focus enabling rapid diagnosis of key deal issues. Each member of the team can draw on the extensive expertise and the resources of PwC's worldwide industry network of over 195,000 people.

We regularly work alongside our financial and operational due diligence teams. As a result, PwC's conclusions are based on well-researched and integrated views on all aspects of the transaction.

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Strategic insights

We generate fresh and relevant insights for our clients to help them make better business decisions with more confidence.

  • How will our business be impacted as our markets change in the next three to five years?
  • What future scenarios should our business be preparing for? What will these look like?
  • What are the implications of changes in what, how and when our customers buy?
  • Which competitors are winning and losing in our markets and why?

We combine strategic insight, rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwC’s market leading global network of industry and functional specialists, local knowledge and resources.

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Contact us

Andrew McKechnie

Andrew McKechnie

Strategy& Partner and Deals Chief Markets Officer, PwC United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7799 602349

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