Global professional services leader Accenture has acquired Soben, an international provider of construction consultancy services, headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.
Soben’s expertise in data centre development and the pharmaceutical and energy industries will boost Accenture’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects capabilities in advisory as well as project, cost and commercial management for clients.
Bamburgh Capital is pleased to announce that it has provided corporate finance advisory services to Soben, helping the founders explore a number of strategic options.
By becoming part of Accenture, Soben aims to realise its vision of disrupting the construction consultancy marketplace and to offer opportunities for its people to grow their career. Bamburgh Capital oversaw all aspects of the negotiation with Accenture and the subsequent fast paced due diligence. Bamburgh Capital contributed to establishing and delivering a deal structure which balanced value for its client and long-term success for both Soben’s team and Accenture.
Bamburgh Capital was able to call upon the unique skills and capabilities of their associates at growth strategy consultancy twisted loop in delivering this transaction for their client, utilising, twisted loop’s deep sector knowledge, AI and data approaches.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.
Alex Clarkson, Director at Bamburgh Capital, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have advised Soben and are excited that this fast growing, disruptive business will now become a part of Accenture’s infrastructure and capital projects practice. The Bamburgh Capital team has provided high quality advice and support to Soben through a fast-paced transaction, and it was a privilege to work with Scott and his team and a pleasure to be working with Accenture. This transaction emphasises Bamburgh’s corporate finance expertise in the construction consultancy and broader consultancy sectors, where we continue to support businesses navigating complex market dynamics. We’re proud to be helping our clients to unlock strategic opportunities in this rapidly evolving industry.”
Soben CEO Scott Smyth commented: “When we started Soben in 2011, our vision was to disrupt the construction consultancy marketplace, and we have now established Soben as one of the key players for capital projects in Europe and North America. By joining Accenture, we can realise that vision and offer fantastic opportunities for our people to grow their careers. We’re looking forward to bringing Accenture’s global reach and digital capabilities to our clients to help them scale their business fast and deliver exceptional outcomes for their capital projects.”
Looking ahead
This acquisition highlights Bamburgh Capital’s expertise in advising fast-growing consultancy businesses navigating complex market dynamics. As the construction and infrastructure landscape evolves, we continue to support businesses in unlocking strategic opportunities that drive sustainable, long-term growth.
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