Client Success Stories & Testimonials
Real feedback from SME owners, engineers, corporate executives, and first-time business buyers who acquired profit-generating companies with Acquisition Assist.
"Hi Martin & the Acquisition Assist Team, Just a quick note to say thank you for all your guidance and support. With your help, I've broken into the M&A world and started building my group, Manchester Technical Innovations Ltd. Two months ago I completed my first acquisition, Van Driel Engineering. Since then, things have moved fast — another deal completes next week, a third is lined up two months later, and more are in the pipeline. It's the start of the vision I set out to achieve: building a group of complementary engineering businesses that create real strength together. As an engineer, I'm process-led — get the process right, repeat it, improve it. That mindset has translated perfectly into acquisitions, and it's been great to see it working in practice."
Martin Graham
Director • Manchester Technical Innovations Ltd
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"Hi Martin & the Acquisition Assist Team, Just a quick note to say thank you for all your guidance and support. With your help, I've broken into the M&A world and started building my group, Manchester Technical Innovations Ltd. Two months ago I completed my first acquisition, Van Driel Engineering. Since then, things have moved fast — another deal completes next week, a third is lined up two months later, and more are in the pipeline. It's the start of the vision I set out to achieve: building a group of complementary engineering businesses that create real strength together. As an engineer, I'm process-led — get the process right, repeat it, improve it. That mindset has translated perfectly into acquisitions, and it's been great to see it working in practice."
Martin Graham
Director • Manchester Technical Innovations Ltd
"Thank you to Acquisition Assist for the incredible support. They didn't just help us identify potential organisations to joint venture and collaborate with — they went far beyond that. They helped us clarify our strategy, refine our requirements, and sharpen our service offering, which has been invaluable for our growth going forward. The insight and guidance we received exceeded our expectations and has given us real clarity and direction for the next stage of our business."
Penny Heyes
Co-Founder & COO • Growth Ventures
"Martin has been sincere and diligent in helping myself and others develop their business acumen and the underlying value of the businesses we acquire. It's great having someone who has been on both sides as an entrepreneur and corporate M&A professional. The perspective is invaluable and I'm happy to recommend Martin and his team to anyone considering how to prepare for a business acquisition."
Harris Bokhari
Founder & CEO • Enterprise Group
"Martin Godfrey Legido has been a Mentor of mine for over 10 years now. His capacity to teach, mentor, assist and implement big picture projects and ideas within Property, Wealth Portfolio and Mergers and Acquisitions space is unmatched in the UK. Martin is also an experienced International Business Influencer and Deal Maker; his attention to detail and his resourceful creative genius have been very inspirational and profitable to me over the years."
Matthew Noronha
Mentor to Ambitious Entrepreneurs • Matt WL Noronha
"I recently completed a successful acquisition under Martin's mentorship, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. From the start, Martin's professionalism and guidance were exceptional. His team provided crucial financial insights that helped me fully understand the business. Highly recommend Martin and his team."
Ting Yi Yang
Civil Engineer • Business Buyer
"Martin is a very knowledgeable and successful entrepreneur operating in many fields of business. Martin has mentored me personally and regularly advises within the property development and business acquisition sectors leading to projects in both areas."
Jayesh Ghagda
Managing Director • BlueBird Care Leicester
"I would highly recommend Martin to aid with a variety of business activities after completing a mentorship with him. The time spent was invaluable — gaining deep insight into commercial acquisitions and property. He genuinely cares and wants to help others succeed."
Sarah Flynn
Speaker, Mentor & Investor • Business Owner
"Thanks for your guidance and support on business and more. To anyone thinking of working with Martin, rest assured, you will be in good hands."
John Shaw
CEO • HouseShaw
"Brilliant mentor and would highly recommend an incredible wealth of knowledge."
James Tullet
Entrepreneur
"I could not have chosen a better mentor. Guidance through every stage of evaluating targets and structuring deals."
Wesley Teixiera & Rebeca Monaka
Business Founders
"I learned a lot. It gave me confidence and reassured me that I was doing things right. A pleasant and helpful mentor."
Gema Torres
Investor & Buyer
"Flexibility during the course of mentorship was good and appreciated. Martin's strategic insights were pivotal."
Daniela Bauch
Chief of Staff & Strategy • Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Advocate
"It was a great experience for us. Martin was constantly testing us to ensure we were learning and thinking on our own feet. The focus on our individual situation set the tone and direction for success."
Kavell Coatman & Louise Roland
Co-Founders
"I would recommend Mr Martin Godfrey to everyone for his experience and way of teaching. He will put you in a position to weigh very carefully the potential deals and assess both companies and people. A sheer entrepreneur."
Dr. Sali Urovi
Consultant Anaesthetist • Essex Cardio-Thoracic Center
"Martin Godfrey, it was money well invested that will be returned 10-fold in due time. The experience I gained was absolutely priceless and saved me years of making mistakes."
Giorgio Insausti
Senior Associate • Development Oversight
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