22 April 2025
Translink Corporate Finance has created a specialised Business Services industry group to meet the growing demand within the sector.
Comprising of a diverse global team of seasoned M&A experts with deep sector knowledge, Translink is ideally placed to guide clients through this rapidly evolving M&A landscape.
Hamish Morrison, Head of Translink’s Business Services group and Partner at Translink Corporate Finance UK, says forming the new industry group is the firm’s commitment to supporting the needs of clients.
He said: “We’re witnessing a surge in strategic acquisitions and consolidation opportunities in various areas within the Business Services sector. From IT services to human capital management, companies are scaling operations, enhancing service offerings, and expanding geographically through M&A – and we’ve pooled our collective expertise to guide them.”
The Business Services group will target seven key sub-sectors:
- Education and training
- Engineering and Infrastructure
- Facilities Management
- Financial and Accounting Services
- Human Capital Management
- Professional Services
- Tech enabled services
Navigating key market trends
Hamish highlights how the Business Services group considers several sector trends. He says: “Many business service sub-sectors remain highly fragmented, presenting significant opportunities for strategic consolidation.
“Larger players acquire specialised businesses to expand service offerings, enter new markets, and achieve operational efficiencies. Our group is ideally positioned to guide clients through this consolidation wave, identifying acquisition targets and strategic buyers.”
Translink has also noted how more private equity firms are attracted to the Business Services sector due to its stable, recurring revenue streams and the growing demand for outsourced services.
Hamish said: “Sub-sectors like HCM, financial services, and specialised consulting are appealing to private equity investors. That’s where our deep understanding of private equity investment strategies and extensive connections within the financial community will allow us to advise clients on private equity-backed transactions effectively.”
He adds that globalisation continues to drive cross-border M&A activity as companies seek to expand their geographic footprint and access new markets. “Business services that are scalable and adaptable to different regions are highly sought after. Our global platform and the collaborative nature of our new division make us the ideal partner for clients pursuing international M&A strategies.”
The power of collective expertise in a dynamic market
The Business Services team combines decades of experience advising on diverse sub-sector transactions and offers clients a significant advantage, including:
In-depth insight: The team tracks deal activity, valuations, and trends across sub-sectors, ensuring clients receive current and informed advice.
Cross-border reach: Covering more than 35 countries, the Business Services group can connect clients to international buyers and sellers – a crucial advantage in a sector witnessing a surge in cross-border M&A.
An holistic and collaborative approach: Clients benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of the entire global team, regardless of location, resulting in more robust strategies and successful deal outcomes.
Strategic consolidators: The group proactively engages with acquirers and consolidators operating within each sub-sector to maximise client value.
Your global partner in Business Services M&A
Hamish says the Business Services group is a natural evolution for Translink Corporate Finance. “Bringing together our collective experience of the sector under this new division reaffirms our position as a leading advisor in the mid-market M&A space.
“Our deep sector knowledge, global reach, and collaborative approach allow us to guide clients both on the buy-side and sell-side through the complexities of the Business Services M&A landscape so they can get the deal done.”
