Jay Blacher

Associate

Jay is an Associate in Equiteq’s European M&A team, where he advises clients on end-to-end sell-side and buy-side transactions.

Value to clients

  • Extensive experience across a broad range of cross-border sell-side and buy-side deals.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen, having advised across a range of sectors.
  • Brings a creative approach to problem-solving.
  • Leverages strong analytical and technical capabilities to support strategic decisions.

Experience

Jay joined Equiteq in 2026, bringing over four years of M&A experience. He previously held roles at Lincoln International, Deloitte and Shard Credit Partners.

Jay is originally from South Africa and holds a Chartered Accountant designation. He holds a B.Bus.Sci (Finance and Accounting) from the University of Cape Town.

Other things about Jay

  • Passionate about travel and exploring new cultures.
  • Keen tennis and padel player.