November 19, 2024

The UK professional services sector, particularly accounting firms, has witnessed a surge in private equity (PE) interest and activity in recent years. This trend, known as “roll-ups,” involves PE firms acquiring and consolidating multiple firms within a specific industry.

Our latest whitepaper, Reshaping the UK Professional Services Landscape: Implications, Challenges, and Opportunities from PE-Backed Roll-Ups, takes an in-depth look at this trend.  

You’ll learn: 

  • Key drivers for PE activity: learn what makes professional services firms attractive targets for PE and the potential for recurring revenue, scalability, and market consolidation. 
  • Implications for the sector: learn how PE-backed start-ups can challenge the dominance of traditional providers, influence quality standards and reshape the competitive landscape. 
  • Strategic opportunities to create value: from improving cross-selling strategies to implementing cutting-edge technologies, this white paper identifies actionable steps to drive growth and streamline operations in this evolving market. 

Drawing on our extensive experience advising leading PE firms on their buy-and-build strategies in the professional services sector, this in-depth analysis provides valuable insights for industry players. 

Download the whitepaper to understand the forces shaping the future of professional services in the UK and how your organisation can overcome the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities.