Quercus International is pleased to announce that a team, led by Michael Mortimor and Jim Clark, has advised the shareholders of Rotron Aerospace Ltd (“Rotron”), a UK-based advanced defence technology company, on the sale of the business to Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) (“Ondas”), a leading US provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence. Founded […]

As the exclusive UK member firm of the Terra Alliance international M&A network, Quercus International is pleased to announce that in 2025 Terra Alliance’s 15 member firms completed 143 transactions with a combined value of US$27 billion. This strong performance was achieved against a backdrop of continued global economic headwinds and highlights the resilience of […]

A team from Quercus International, led by Paul Warren, is delighted to have originated the strategic partnership between EBS, the UK specialist in supporting foreign owned companies establishing and operating in the UK, and Corpag, the global provider of corporate and fiduciary services. Together, EBS and Corpag bring over 80 years of combined experience delivering […]

Quercus International is pleased to announce a team led by Jim Clark and Mark Whelan advised Restore plc (“Restore”) on their disposal of Restore Harrow Green ("Harrow Green") to Bouverie Holdings Ltd, a company owned by the same shareholders as the parent company of Pickfords Move Management Ltd (“Pickfords”). Harrow Green is the UK's leading […]

A team from Quercus International, led by Paul Warren and Michael Mortimor, are delighted to have advised Altitude Accounting Limited (“Altitude”) on their acquisition by Galloways Accounting Limited (“Galloways“), the rapidly growing accounting business backed by Cow Corner, the Brighton-based services and software-focused investment firm. As part of this strategic partnership, the Altitude founders will […]

Quercus International advises CSMA on their partnership with ex-Perkbox CEO Gautam Sahgal to invest in and scale Parliament Hill A team from Quercus International, led by Jim Clark and Andy Clegg, are delighted to have advised CSMA on their partnership with Gautam Sahgal, former CEO of Perkbox, the leading employee engagement platform, to invest in […]

Quercus International is delighted to have performed an important role in the creation and development of iCON Infrastructure’s new Waste Management and Recycling group, CIRQLR, led by industry veteran, David Palmer-Jones OBE. A Quercus team led by Mark Whelan and Neil Giles worked with the Group from the outset and advised iCON and CIRQLR on […]

A Quercus International team, led by Michael Mortimor and Tully Cornick, has advised the shareholders of Percival Aviation (“Percival” or the “Company”) on the sale of the business to Jet Parts Engineering (“JPE”), a Vance Street Capital-backed business. Established in 1978, Percival is a trusted supplier to the aviation industry, specialising in aircraft interiors and […]

Quercus International is the exclusive UK member firm of the Terra Alliance International M&A network.   The Alliance has announced a record-breaking 2024 and continued global expansion. Over the year, its member firms closed 161 transactions with a total deal value of US$44.7 billion. This outstanding performance, achieved despite global economic headwinds, underscores the resilience […]

A Quercus International team, led by Neil Giles and Nick Standen, has advised the shareholders of Serbus Limited (“Serbus” or the “Company”) on the sale of the business to Aliter Capital LLP (“Aliter”), a UK private equity firm. Serbus will join the Aliter-backed group alongside ITM Communications Limited (“ITM”) and Bates IT Limited (“Bates IT”). […]

Quercus International is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Warren as a Director. Paul will focus primarily on UK and international acquisition origination, bringing extensive expertise and a proven track record to the role. Paul has over 20 years of experience running a successful independent UK and cross-border M&A origination business. A Chartered Accountant […]

A Quercus International team, led by Dane Houlahan, has advised the shareholders of Metalwash Limited (“Metalwash” or the “Company”) on the sale of the business to Safetykleen UK Limited (“Safetykleen Group”). Safetykleen Group had originally acquired a majority stake in the Company in December 2023, and it has now acquired the remaining shares in the […]

Quercus International, led by Michael Mortimor, has supported Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe, a fellow member of the Terra Alliance, on the sale of Amazilia Aerospace GMBH (“Amazilia” or the “Company”) to Textron Inc (“Textron”). Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe served as the exclusive financial adviser to Amazilia’s shareholders, whilst Quercus International provided sector input throughout the transaction, and closely […]

A Quercus International team, led by Michael Mortimor, has provided sector-led buy-side support to NVM on their investment to support the management buyout of MRO+ Solutions Group. MRO Solutions is a highly technical, value-added distributor of critical products to a range of process and manufacturing industries.  The Group operates nationally through its wholly owned subsidiaries, […]

A Quercus International team, led by Michael Mortimor and Andrew Clegg, has advised the shareholders of Live Business Limited (“Live Business” or the “Company”) on an investment in the business by Literacy Capital plc (“Literacy Capital”), giving it a significant minority stake. Since its establishment by Mark Dixon and Dan Lock, Live Business has evolved […]

Quercus International is the exclusive UK member firm of the Terra Alliance International M&A network and in 2023 member firms completed 97 transactions, a 10% increase on the previous year. Deal value 2023  also increased, by over 40%, to $18 billion.  The chart below shows that active sectors over the past 12 months include Industrial, Consumer, […]

Quercus International is delighted to announce that it has advised the Sureserve Group (“Sureserve”) on the acquisition of Swale Heating Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary, Swale Heating Limited (together “Swale Heating”), a business delivering gas and renewable heating solutions to both public and private sector customers. This is the second time Quercus International has worked […]

A Quercus International team, led by Mark Whelan, Neil Giles and Michael Mortimor, has advised the shareholders of Capital Compactors Limited (“CCL” or the “Company”) on the sale of the Company to Impact Environmental Group (“IEG”), a portfolio company of US Private Equity firm Aurora Capital Partners . CCL is a leading UK-based designer, manufacturer […]

A Quercus International team led by Tully Cornick and Andrew Clegg has advised Sureserve Group Limited (“Sureserve”) on the sale of Precision Lift Services Limited (“Precision”) to Anlev UK Limited, a subsidiary of ATAL, a Hong Kong listed electrical and mechanical engineering service provider. Based in Essex, Precision sells, installs and modernises all types of lifts […]

A Quercus Corporate Finance team, led by Michael Mortimor and Andrew Clegg, has advised the shareholders of Blue Bear Systems Group Limited (“Blue Bear” or the “Company”) on the sale of the Company to Saab UK Limited (“Saab”). Blue Bear is a world-leading provider of AI-enabled autonomous swarm systems for complex defence and security applications. […]