Mergers & Acquisitions

Holmes Miller has acquired Coltart Earley Architecture (CEA), the Glasgow-based architectural practice founded in 1990 by Bill Coltart and Stewart Earley. The deal is set to strengthen Holmes Miller's presence in Scotland's social and affordable housing sector, in which CEA has delivered high-qualit

Cox & Co, the Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage, has been acquired by Casa Group, one of the fastest growing property groups in the north of England. The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence

Newly formed Glasgow investment group, tbh Ventures, has made its first acquisition with the purchase of Scottish management consultancy Strategem. Recognised for its expertise in business internationalisation, Strategem has been the sole framework holder with Scotland's national economic developmen

Glasgow-headquartered Weir Group has announced a binding agreement to acquire Fast2Mine, a Brazilian provider of mine management software (MMS). The move is set to accelerate Weir’s expansion into the South American market and enhance its digital solutions for the global mining industry.

Patience and Buchan and Thorntons, have announced a merger that will strengthen legal services in Aberdeen and beyond. Patience and Buchan’s two partners, Lorna Buchan and Ashley Simpson, and four employees will transfer to the merged firm, which will be known as Thorntons, on 1 October.

Tweed Wealth Management has acquired the personal finance consultancy The James Boyd Practice. The deal marks a significant step in the firm's expansion strategy, which has seen the firm merge with five businesses over the past seven years, and brings its total assets under management closer to the

The potential takeover of Aberdeen's Wood Group by the Dubai-based conglomerate Sidara is set to generate more than £100 million in fees for City advisers, even as the deal risks collapse.

Stirlingshire-based James Jones & Sons Ltd has continued the expansion of its Australian pallet manufacturing division with the acquisition of two more companies, Newcastle Pallets and Seapal Pallets & Crates. The deals, managed through its Australian subsidiary Hyne Timber Pty Ltd, bring th

Dundee-based 71 Brewing has acquired Bon Accord Soft Drinks, for an undisclosed sum, combining two independent Scottish drinks brands. The acquisition merges 71 Brewing’s expertise in craft beer with Bon Accord’s naturally sweetened, plant-based carbonated soft drinks, creating a complem

AAB has today announced the acquisition of Integrity Financial Management in addition to a strategic brand consolidation. Integrity Financial Management is a financial planning firm founded by Glenn Brophy in 2004 to provide financial planning advice to families across the south-east of England.

Two specialist executive search companies are merging in a move the partners forecast will deliver significant growth in fee income over the next 12-18 months. New Town Partnership and Hanover Berkeley, both headquartered in Edinburgh and with London offices, are announcing a formal merger with

Private equity manager Foresight Group has invested in Scottish chartered surveyors and property consultants firm, Graham + Sibbald, and facilitated the acquisition of Aitchison Raffety, creating a combined business poised for accelerated growth across the UK. The deal creates an enlarged group with

Glasgow and Central Scotland based estate agent and solicitors, Pacitti Jones, is expanding its legal practice in Glasgow through the acquisition of Rutherglen-based Carr Berman Crichton (CBC).  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and

High-performance windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has acquired a majority shareholding in Esk Glazing Ltd.  The acquisition expands NorDan UK’s reach across the north-east of Scotland, where the company has operated since 1981. Headquartered in Livingston, with additional offices

Sidara has tabled a formal £216 million bid to acquire the Aberdeen-based energy services giant Wood Group, valuing the company at 30p per share.