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Big Four

KPMG UK - due diligence services


Big Four Deal Advisory practice. Particularly strong on operational DD, carve-out and integration planning alongside core FDD.

Direct answer

KPMG 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
  • Operational DD
  • Commercial DD
  • Integration

Sector focus

  • Financial services
  • Industrials
  • Consumer
  • TMT

Pricing approach

Quote-only. KPMG often competitive on packaged FDD plus operational DD where a buyer wants synergy assessment under one roof.

Source: kpmg.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.


Reviewed by Oliver Wakefield-Smith, Founder, Digital SignetLast verified 21 June 2026

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