Est. 1995 · London & Edinburgh

Bridging East & West with Precision & Insight

ELI Holdings is a UK-based boutique investment bank specialising in cross-border M&A advisory between China, the UK and Europe. For three decades, we have connected visionary enterprises across continents.

30+

Years of Excellence

£5B+

Transaction Value

50+

Cross-Border Deals

2

Continents Connected

A Trusted Bridge Between China and Europe

Founded in 1995 in London, ELI Holdings — Elm Lane International Holdings Inc. — has built an unparalleled reputation as a cross-border advisory specialist. We combine deep cultural fluency with rigorous financial expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Cross-Border M&A

Expertise in China-UK/Europe transactions

Global Network

Offices in London & Edinburgh

Expert Team

M&A, legal and new economy expertise

Proven Track Record

Landmark deals including Geely-Volvo

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Advisory Services

We provide end-to-end advisory services for cross-border transactions, guiding our clients from strategic planning through to successful completion.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Full-cycle M&A advisory for cross-border transactions between China, the UK and Europe, from target identification to post-merger integration.

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Strategic Advisory

Market entry strategy, partner identification and due diligence for companies seeking to expand between China and Europe.

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Investment Consulting

Identifying prime investment opportunities, facilitating capital deployment and providing ongoing portfolio advisory services.

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Landmark Transactions

A selection of notable cross-border transactions we have advised on over the past three decades.

2010

Geely — Volvo Acquisition

Advisory role in the landmark acquisition of Volvo Cars by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, one of China's most significant outbound automotive transactions.

Cross-Border M&A
2013

Wanda — Sunseeker

Advised on Dalian Wanda Group's acquisition of Sunseeker International, the prestigious British luxury yacht manufacturer.

Luxury & Manufacturing
2006

London Taxi International

Advisory role in the acquisition of London Taxi International, bringing the iconic black cab brand under Chinese ownership.

Iconic Brands

Our Partners & Clients

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