Background
Background
Bishop Fleming Insight Thumbnail

Corporate finance update H1 2026: UK M&A trends and insights

Get detailed insights into our deal activity, sector trends and what buyers are looking for.

23 June 2026

What are the key UK M&A trends in 2026?

Bishop Fleming’s latest Corporate Finance Update explores deal activity across the first half of 2026, revealing continued strong demand for high-quality, well-positioned UK businesses. 

While buyers remain disciplined, competition is high for businesses that can demonstrate specialist capability, clear strategic value and long-term growth potential. With ongoing interest from both UK and international acquirers, this report highlights the trends shaping the M&A market and what they mean for business owners considering their next move.

Download the complete Corporate Finance Update: H1 2026

Access key insights on deal activity, buyer trends and what’s driving value in today’s M&A market by clicking below.

Report
Bishop Fleming Corporate Finance Review
Explore our Corporate Finance insights, including deal trends, buyer demand and what drives value in today’s UK M&A market.
Click here to download the report
alt

Speak to our Corporate Finance team

Whether you’re planning an exit or simply want to understand how your business may be viewed by buyers, starting the conversation early can make a meaningful difference.

Our Corporate Finance team can share insights from recent transactions and help you position your business for future opportunities.

Key contacts

Charles Davey

Partner and Head of Advisory

01905 732100

Email Charles

Martyn Fraser

Corporate Finance Partner

01179 100280

Email Martyn

Taj Lalli

Corporate Finance Partner

03333 219000

Email Taj

Related insights

Bishop Fleming supports on sale of Goonhilly to Intuitive Machines
Food Production M&A Update
We advised on the Sale of Brightwell Systems Limited to Bohr Group Limited
Background

Sign up to our mailing list

We'll send you relevant insight, events and analysis from our technical, sector and service teams - straight to your inbox.