The UK energy transition is driving a significant period of investment and M&A activity across the infrastructure market, with growing appetite from both strategic acquirers and private equity for high-quality businesses operating across the sector.

Debrett’s latest Energy Transition: Infrastructure M&A Report explores the key forces shaping the market, where transaction activity is taking place, the characteristics attracting buyers and investors, and the valuation dynamics we are seeing across the sector.

The report also looks at the structural growth drivers underpinning the market, including grid expansion, renewables integration, electrification and the increasing digitalisation of infrastructure.

Debrett’s is a partner-led advisory business supporting founders, management teams and investors on M&A, fundraising and strategic advice. Our infrastructure team has experience across energy, transport, telecoms & utilities, the built environment and digital infrastructure, with particular expertise across contracting, engineering and infrastructure services businesses.

If any of the themes in the report resonate with your business, or you would like to discuss what we are seeing in the market and what it could mean for your business, we would be very happy to have an informal and confidential conversation.