Mergers & Acquisitions

Financial mutual Scottish Friendly has agreed a deal to acquire pension and annuity in payment books of business from Fidelity International. The acquisition consists of a block of unit-linked Section 32 pensions business comprising £2.16 billion assets under management (AUM) across 76 origina

Consilium Chartered Accountants has provided full lead advisory services to PJs Foods Limited in its sale to Tiffin Sandwiches. Glasgow-based PJs Foods (PJ) was established in 1996 and provides food-to-go products including sandwiches, pasta bowls, and salad bowls. The firm is a leading supplier to

Perthshire-based waste management firm Binn Group has acquired R Finnie Skip Hire of Inverness, significantly strengthening its operational footprint in the north of Scotland and the Highlands. R Finnie Skip Hire brings 17 experienced team members into the Binn Group family, adding to its existing w

Accountancy firm Armstrong Watson has significantly expanded its Glasgow operations through a merger with local firm Martin Aitken. The move, effective 7 April, integrates Martin Aitken's entire 110-strong team, including its directors who join as partners, into Armstrong Watson. This increases Arms

Accountancy firm BK Plus has significantly expanded its Scottish operations by acquiring four established practices – Walton Kilgour (Perth and Pitlochry), Ian MacFarlane Ltd (Falkirk), JC Wallace (Glasgow), and Bird Simpson (Dundee). This move marks a major step in the firm’s strategy,

Scottish-headquartered consultancy Ryden has become the latest successful investment by Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH). Ryden, the standout regional business, has over 120 professionals across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and parts of northern England.

Blackstone has reached an agreement to acquire a 22% minority stake in AGS Airports from AviAlliance for £235 million.

Turas Hotels has acquired the landmark Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore, previously under family ownership for three decades. The purchase, for an undisclosed sum, strengthens the group's presence within the Cairngorms National Park. The 32-bedroom Victorian hotel, a prominent feature of Aviemore's main

Howden Scotland, part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has acquired the book of business of Edinburgh-based SKB Independent Insurance Brokers Limited. Founded by CEO Satvinder Breeze, SKB provides insurance services to businesses throughout Edinburgh, Scotland, and the UK.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history. The move follows investment in WJM from Irwin Mitchell and marks a major step in their strategic plan for growth in Scotl

Glasgow-headquartered construction consultancy services provider Soben is set to be acquired by professional services firm Accenture.

Edinburgh-headquartered Alba Partners has acquired data and AI specialists Core Consultants Group, bolstering its service offerings and expanding its team. The deal, which sees all Core Consultants Group staff integrated into Alba Partners' UK and Middle East operations, marks a significant growth p

Family-owned pharmacy chain M&D Green Group has acquired nine Scotland-located community pharmacies from Northern Ireland-based N.R. Gordon Ltd. Azets and Blackadders LLP advised M&D Green on the multi-million pound deal, which sees its network increase to 42 pharmacies across Scotland and n

Partners Wealth Management LLP (PWM) has acquired Johnston Carmichael Wealth, significantly expanding its presence in the UK wealth management sector. The acquisition sees PWM's client assets rise to approximately £6 billion, servicing around 5,500 private clients.

Glasgow-headquartered Weir Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire Australian mining software firm Micromine for £657 million. Perth-based Micromine provides software solutions across the upstream mining value chain, encompassing mine design, planning, operational scheduling, and minin