Spotlight: UK and Ireland
Dealmaking conditions tightened notably in Q3, as borne out in our latest heatmap analysis.
Read moreWe have advised leading players across the industry for many years on their strategic options and M&A activity, building up long-lasting and deep-rooted connections with management teams across this diverse sector.
The strength of these personal relationships ensures that when the time is right we are brought on board to help these businesses broaden their horizons globally and exploit new markets, geographies and technologies. Our knowledge also ensures we are perfectly placed to advise companies on transactions in emerging sub-sectors such as battery technology and the impact of increasing automation in manufacturing systems and processes.
Eric Jungblut, Partner, FinatemThe Clearwater team did a great job and ran a highly competitive and well-structured process, including strategic as well as private equity investors.
The Clearwater team delivered a seamless process and their guidance throughout made us feel at ease.Martin Reid, Group Chief Financial Officer, GRS Roadstone
With offices in Europe, the US and Asia, our industrials and chemicals team has the breadth and technical depth needed to advise clients in this truly global sector.
Over €16bn
in deal value
over the last 5 years
Over 160
deals advised upon
in the last 5 years
35%
cross-border deals
in the last 5 years
Dealmaking conditions tightened notably in Q3, as borne out in our latest heatmap analysis.
Read moreThe UK’s critical utility services market is currently experiencing several positive macro trends, resulting in the sector being an attractive proposition for many institutional investors and strategic acquirers.
Read moreWhilst activity among ‘mega’ deals slows, the mid-market sector remains resilient, with plenty of dry powder yet to be deployed.
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