Hawsons Starts 2026 Strong with Seven Completed Transactions

Hawsons’ Corporate Finance team has started 2026 with significant momentum, completing seven transactions across a diverse mix of sectors and deal types within the first few weeks of the year.

This early surge reflects strong market appetite for high-quality advisory support and the continued confidence clients place in Hawsons to deliver complex, high-value and transformational transactions.

Jack Ware, Corporate Finance Director at Hawsons, commented:

“This has been an exceptional start to the year and reflects the hard work, energy and expertise of our Corporate Finance team. We’ve also had outstanding collaboration with legal, banking and specialist advisors across all mandates. Demand for our buy-side advisory work, including financial, tax and cyber due diligence, remains very strong. With a healthy pipeline of acquisitions already planned for Q2, we are now expanding the team to support continued growth.”

Below includes a summary of the seven completions, which includes an acquisition, 2 management buyouts, 2 fund raises, 1 disposal and 1 EOT.

Acquisition – Health Transportation Group

Hawsons advised Health Transportation Group (HTG-UK), a PE-backed international provider of patient transport services, on its acquisition of First Care Ambulance. Hawsons supported the transaction from LOI through to completion, providing financial and tax due diligence and SPA advisory.

Management Buyout – Wem Tech Solutions

Hawsons Corporate Finance team advised on a funded Management Buy-Out (MBO) at Wem Tech Solutions. Based in the West Midlands, Wem Tech Solutions provide outsourced IT support and technology services to a wide range of clients.

Management Buyout – Warwick Development Ltd

Hawsons Corporate Finance team have successfully advised on the Management Buy-Out (MBO) of Warwick Development Ltd (“Warwick Development”), a well-established Sheffield-based manufacturer and installer of windows and doors. The deal sees Debby Lewis step back from the business, with the existing management team of Amanda Falsey, Steven Cardwell, and Jack Lewis now taking control.

Fund Raising – Glenbrook Holdings Ltd

Hawsons Corporate Finance supported Glenbrook Holdings Ltd in acquiring a former Girlguiding activity centre in the Hope Valley, providing accounting, tax and financial modelling advice to support the fundraising. The ten-acre site, which includes accommodation buildings, land for 150 pitches and parking, will reopen as Hope Valley Holidays and is expected to create 10–15 local jobs.

£30m Funding package for Yorkshire Manufacturer

Hawsons Corporate Finance helped a Yorkshire-based manufacturer secure a £30m funding package from Lloyds, including invoice finance, trade finance and a term loan. The team provided complex financial modelling to support the funding request and provided wider advisory support.

Healthcare Sector Disposal

Hawsons advised on the £20m sale of a healthcare business, providing support throughout the transaction to the sellers which involved a complex group structure and pre-completion transactions to consider.

Transition to Employee Ownership – Pacy & Wheatley Group

Hawsons advised £30m turnover construction group, Pacy & Wheatley Group, on its transition to  employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Based in Doncaster, Pacy & Wheatley has grown into a nationally recognised name, delivering high-quality projects across construction, acoustics, interiors, and dry-lining.

What’s Next for Hawsons in 2026?

With seven transactions already completed, Hawsons’ Corporate Finance team is building on a strong 2025 and entering the new year with confidence. Market appetite remains robust across acquisitions, MBOs and fundraising, with growing demand for integrated financial, tax and cyber due diligence. To support this momentum, the team is now recruiting a Corporate Finance Executive and Corporate Finance Manager/Associate Director.