Mergers & Acquisitions

Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed negotiations regarding a potential £190 billion deal that would establish the world’s largest mining company. On Friday, the two firms confirmed preliminary discussions concerning a combination of businesses, expected to be structured as

Cardo Group has completed the acquisition of Paisley roofing business Faskin Group. Founded in 2010 by Frank and Karen O’Hara, Faskin Group has over 50 years of combined experience. Faskin’s approach has earned a strong reputation for excellence, long-standing client relationships, and s

Bridgepoint has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Interpath, the former restructuring division of KPMG, in a deal that values the advisory business at approximately £800 million. This acquisition represents a significant exit for HIG Capital, which originally bought the unit from the Big

Scottish manufacturers are preparing for a wave of M&A and fresh investment in supply chain resilience in 2026, according FRP Advisory. Of the Scottish manufacturing senior decision makers polled for FRP’s new report The Manufacturing Agenda, nearly a third said they expect their boards to

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.