Ecology Group tops £30m revenue with latest acquisition
What's the deal? Environmental consultancy Ecology GroupDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired Oxfordshire-based AA Environmental, its latest deal in an acquisition drive led by the London-based firm. The move adds 32 staff and takes the group to about 350 people and more than £30m in annual revenue. Deal terms were not disclosed.
What's the endgame? Ecology Group is building scale through a buy-and-build strategy. The deal adds expertise in biodiversity net gain and nutrient neutrality, two areas tied to UK planning and environmental requirements.
Why now? Since its 2025 launch, Ecology Group has moved fast, adding consultancies including E3PDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and Dynamic Rivers to broaden its regional reach and technical offer.
What could go wrong? The reported revenue is a group figure. The acquired business's individual contribution, like the deal terms, was not disclosed.
The signal: The acquisition fits a wider consolidation trend across UK planning and environmental consultancy. It is driven by developers' need for specialist advice amid complex planning and environmental rules.
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