M&A Advisory · Business Consulting · Vietnam & Southeast Asia

Strategic advice for the deals and decisions that shape your business.

Independent M&A and business consulting for founders, owners and international firms building, buying or selling across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

35+Years of senior international advisory experience
4International offices across Asia, Europe and the US
3Industry awards, including “Best in Class M&A – Vietnam”
2016Founded in Hanoi, independent ever since
What we do

Three practices. One independent partner from first conversation to closing.

We are not tied to any bank, buyer or product provider, so our advice follows your interests alone.

01 · Lead practice

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sell-side and buy-side advisory for owner-managed businesses and advice firms, with a specialist IFA consolidation desk.

  • Business valuation & exit readiness
  • Buyer and target search across the region
  • Deal structuring & negotiation
  • IFA & advice-firm consolidation
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02

Business Consulting

Practical frameworks for entering, restructuring and scaling a business in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

  • Market entry & licensing strategy
  • Corporate & operational restructuring
  • Growth strategy & partner introductions
  • Governance & regulatory readiness
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03

Private Wealth

Independent financial advice for business owners and expatriates managing wealth across borders.

  • Post-exit wealth planning
  • QROPS & pension transfers
  • Offshore & cross-border portfolios
  • Inheritance & estate planning
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How we run a transaction

A disciplined process, led by senior advisers at every stage.

Whether you are preparing to sell, looking to acquire or consolidating an advice business, you work with the same team from day one to completion.

  1. 01

    Assess

    Objectives, timing and exit or acquisition readiness.

  2. 02

    Value

    Independent valuation and a clear equity story.

  3. 03

    Approach

    Confidential outreach to qualified buyers or targets.

  4. 04

    Negotiate

    Terms, structure and due diligence management.

  5. 05

    Close & transition

    Completion, integration and post-deal wealth planning.

Specialist desk

IFA Consolidation

Selling or merging an advice firm? We help IFA owners understand their value, find the right acquirer and protect their clients through the transition.

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Who we work with

Advice built around where you are going next.

Founders & owners

Preparing a business for sale, succession or new investment.

International companies

Entering or expanding in Vietnam and the wider ASEAN market.

Advice firms & IFAs

Consolidating, acquiring books or planning an exit.

Expatriate professionals

Protecting and growing wealth across borders.

Why HSP

Independent by design. Senior-led by choice.

Founded in Hanoi in 2016 by Brian Spence, HSP Consulting brings more than three decades of UK and international advisory experience to businesses and individuals across Southeast Asia.

Fully independent

No ties to product providers, banks or buyers.

Cross-border reach

Offices in Hanoi, Singapore, New York and London.

Award-recognised

Recognised for financial planning (2018), M&A (2020) and consulting (2021).

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Brian Spence

Brian Spence

Founder & CEO

Chartered specialist with 35+ years in UK and international advisory.

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Brandon Lakin

Brandon Lakin

Regional Manager

International adviser covering Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

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Trusted partners across the region

Insights

Perspectives on deals and growth

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Planning a transaction or entering a new market?

Start with a confidential, no-obligation conversation with a senior adviser.