Mergers & Acquisitions

Elizabeth Pirrie, the CEO of the business incubator AccelerateHER, has acquired full ownership of the company. Having served as chief executive since 2022, Ms Pirrie described the acquisition as "both a continuation and a new chapter". She has not disclosed specific details regarding the transaction

BGF-backed digital product consultancy hedgehog lab has acquired Label Sessions – the Edinburgh-based global innovation network – for an undisclosed sum. The deal creates a unique full-stack innovation consultancy, combining the strength of Label Sessions’ methodology and network o

Craig Rothnie examines Scotland's technology sector and the critical tax compliance and strategic planning required to ensure businesses are fully prepared for potential acquisition. Scotland’s tech sector is thriving bolstered by a broad range of world-class, innovative companies which, combi

Edinburgh-headquartered Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd has acquired Midlands firm Eco-Clean and Maintenance Ltd, an office and schools cleaning specialist employing more than 100 staff, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is the fifth UK acquisition by Spotless over the past two years, will gr

Ayrshire-based Easton Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Andrew Wright Windows, securing the future of the long-standing Scottish business.

Following the purchase of Margaret Duffus Leasing in the summer, Lomond Group has acquired Edinburgh lettings agent, Littlejohns, which will be incorporated into operations at DJ Alexander, Lomond’s flagship brand in the region. Littlejohns has operated from several locations throughout the Ci

Lynas Foodservice has acquired JB Foods, an Edinburgh-based wholesaler, into the Lynas family. This strategic move unites two third-generation, family-run businesses, blending Lynas’s roots in Coleraine with JB Foods’ 60-year heritage of serving the Scottish catering industry.

Airbus has officially completed the acquisition of key manufacturing assets from Spirit AeroSystems, a move that secures the future of the facility in Prestwick. Under the terms of the deal, the Ayrshire site – which employs 1,200 staff – has been rebranded as Prestwick Aerosystems. It w

Consilium Chartered Accountants has successfully guided the shareholders of Axiom Project Services Limited through the firm’s acquisition by Bellrock Group. Axiom – a property and construction consultancy with offices in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow – joins Bellrock&rs

Dundee entrepreneur Tony Banks paid £8.26 million to acquire Eden Mill out of administration, a newly released administrators’ report has revealed.

Borders law firms Douglas Gilmour & Son in Selkirk and Pike & Chapman in Galashiels are to merge and trade as Gilmour Pike Chapman. From 1 April 2026, the firm will become Gilmour Pike Chapman Limited. The practice will continue to operate from the same office locations.

Property services firm Bellrock has acquired Scotland-based property and construction consultancy Axiom. Axiom will join Bellrock’s consulting division, alongside Summers Inman, JRP, Oakleaf & Nifes and C&P. The business will continue to be led by managing director, Gary Logue, who wil

AAB has acquired GS Verde Group, marking its expansion into Wales and the South West, while establishing a platform to build a key regional hub. The GS Verde Group operates as a multi-discipline advisory firm, specialising in guiding businesses through a wide range of corporate transactions includin

Edinburgh-based AI and data consultancy Optima Partners has secured investment from Growth Capital Partners (GCP) to accelerate its expansion across the UK and Europe. The transaction facilitates a successful exit for early investor BGF, which first backed Optima in 2022. The deal delivered a 4x ret

Maven Capital Partners has sold ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square to an undisclosed international hotel group, for a total consideration of approximately £7.5 million.