Experian names K3 as No.1 adviser in “resilient” UK M&A market
K3 Capital Group, of which KBS Corporate is a key component, has retained the No.1 M&A Financial Adviser ranking with Experian, for a UK market displaying “resilience and depth”.
In addition to keeping the overall top spot by completing 65 more company sales than our nearest competitor in 2025, we are again No.1 in six UK regions, and among the top four in four others.
We led the advisory field once more in the South East, East of England, Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber and North West. And helped by deals including the sale of adult care provider ALP Supported Living Services, we are also now top of the charts in Wales.
In London, where we advised on significant investment into test automation software company Trinitatum, we have climbed to No.3, and likewise in Scotland, with the sale of Carnegie Fuels to the largest independent fuel distributor north of the border being among our completed deals.
We also remained among the top four advisers in England’s North East and South West regions.
Experian’s M&A Review for 2025 reports a positive outlook for the UK market set against the global landscape.
“UK M&A activity in 2025 demonstrated resilience and depth amid a more selective global dealmaking environment,” explained Jane Turner, Research Manager at Experian MarketIQ.
“While overall volumes moderated from the prior year, the market remained one of the most active globally, underpinned by strong SME deal flow, sustained inbound interest and continued confidence in large-cap transactions.
“Ongoing business transformation and sector consolidation shaped activity across technology, professional services and essential sectors, reinforcing the UK’s enduring appeal as a dynamic and investable M&A market.”
Experian’s report follows hot on the heels of the data for 2025 released by LSEG, in which K3 was named for the ninth consecutive year as the UK’s leading mid-market adviser, No.2 in Europe and No.5 globally.
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