Strategy and Transactions arm with broad FDD, tax DD and integration-planning capability. Strong on TMT, FS and consumer.
Direct answer
EY UK is a Big Four transaction-services firm. UK fees are quote-only: the firm publishes service descriptions, not rate cards. Engagement scopes are issued per workstream after a 5-10 working-day discovery window.
Workstreams covered
- FDD
- Tax DD
- Commercial DD
- Integration
- M&A advisory
Sector focus
- TMT
- Financial services
- Consumer
- Energy
Pricing approach
Quote-only. Engagement scoped per workstream. Big Four scope-creep risk on smaller deals; insist on capped fees and named partner accountability.
Source: www.ey.com - verified 2026-06-21.
When to instruct
Big Four scope tends to be disproportionate at sub-£20m EV unless the target is regulated, multi-jurisdiction or carries unusual tax complexity. Insist on capped fees and a named partner whose hours appear on the engagement letter.
This page is anchored to UK primary legislation and named regulator guidance only. Not legal advice. Confirm position with your appointed adviser before signing.