Webinar – Unlocking value: the new dynamics of M&A in the UK MSP and IT consulting sector
The UK MSP and IT consultancy sector is experiencing a period of significant divergence.
While the rise of AI-driven delivery models and cyber security demand are creating high-growth tailwinds in the industry, difficulties in generating sustainable, organic growth and rising regulatory complexity are causing many traditional MSP buy-and-build platforms to plateau.
Success in the current climate requires a shift from simple aggregation to genuine differentiation.
Join our panel of experts as we analyse the state of the UK market and discuss the specific subsectors currently commanding investor premiums.
We’ll also walk through the key operational, commercial and technology priorities for consultancies aiming to modernise, differentiate and maximise valuation in the next 18 to 24 months.
The session will be chaired by Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith, and will feature insights from:
- Tom Jones, Head of Corporate Development (Telecoms & IT Services), Focus Group
- Roshan Puri, Partner, YFM Equity Partners
- James Paton-Philip, Partner and Technology Sector Lead, Hill Dickinson
- Nick Thompson, Head of Corporate Finance, Moore Kingston Smith
If you have any questions for our panel, you’ll have the chance to raise them in our live Q&A or you can submit them in advance here.
Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 12.00-13.00pm
Speaker Panel:
Esther Carder, Partner
Nick Thompson, Head of Corporate Finance, Moore Kingston Smith
Tom Jones, Head of Corporate Development (Telecoms & IT Services), Focus Group
Roshan Puri, Partner, YFM Equity Partners
James Paton-Philip, Partner and Technology Sector Lead, Hill Dickinson
Location:
Online - Zoom
