Category: Blog
Cyber Security Insights
Categories: BlogCyber Security Insights By Cavendish Cyber security continues to sit firmly on board agendas, but the M&A market is entering a more selective phase. Threat levels remain high, regulation is tightening and AI is reshaping both attack and defence. At the same time, capital is becoming more disciplined and buyers are clearer about what they
Financial Services Advisory
Categories: Blog2025 Update Financial Services Advisory By Cavendish “In a year defined more by selectivity than volume, financial services M&A rewarded clarity of business model and operational discipline.” Ben Goldring, Partner & Head of Financial Services, M&A Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, 2025 proved a year of resilience and selective recovery across UK and European financial services.
Life Sciences
Categories: Blog2025 Summary and 2026 Outlook Life Sciences By Cavendish In 2025 healthcare remained an attractive sector due to significant capital inflows globally and the sector’s defensive, counter-cyclical profile appeals in a macro environment of uncertainty and late-cycle economic risks. Long-term demand drivers remain (ageing population, long term conditions, NHS pressures) and whilst there was a
Cavendish Industrials and Business Services Advisory
Categories: Blog2026 Perspectives and 2025 Review Cavendish Industrials and Business Services Advisory By Cavendish 2025 saw significant macroeconomic, geopolitical, and policy shifts. Together these factors were pivotal in reshaping the competitive landscape, driving growth opportunities in some areas, whilst acting as significant headwinds in others. Nowhere was positive momentum more striking than in Defence, where defence-related
Cavendish Technology Advisory
Categories: Blog2026 Perspectives & 2025 Review Cavendish Technology Advisory By Cavendish 2025 proved the resilience of the UK mid-market tech sector, with strong demand for high-quality, recurring-revenue software businesses. Looking ahead to 2026, easing macro pressure, AI adoption and well-funded buyers should support a more active and confident M&A market” Anthony PlattPartner and Head of Technology,
After the Budget: What’s Next for the UK Economy?
Live Webinar | 27 Nov, 3:30pm After the Budget: What’s Next for the UK Economy? By Cavendish Date: Thursday 27th November 2025Time: 3:30-4:30pmLocation: Online Webinar (Zoom) Roger Lee, Head of Equity Strategy at Cavendish, will share his post-Budget perspective on the UK’s economic direction and what it signals for investors and businesses alike. Drawing on
Why padel is emerging as a serious play in UK leisure
Categories: BlogWhy padel is emerging as a serious play in UK leisure By Jananan Nathan Padel is gaining traction across the nation as one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports. The sport has quickly established itself as an increasingly popular alternative to its traditional racquet counterparts, with the Lawn Tennis Association recently announcing the milestone of 1,000
Why Global Companies Scale Through the London Stock Exchange: 5 Key Insights
Categories: BlogWhy Global Companies Scale Through the London Stock Exchange: 5 Key Insights By Cavendish London still offers strategic advantages for ambitious international businesses, whether considering an IPO, a dual listing, or their next phase of growth.” Giles BallenyCorporate Finance Management Director,Cavendish Cavendish joined the recent London Stock Exchange panel to explore why London remains a
From production to platform: The new infrastructure of Femtech
From production to platform: The new infrastructure of Femtech By Cavendish The UK and European femtech sector has never been more active.Funding is rising. Founders are innovating. But the real shift?The move from product to platform.The companies gaining the most investor interest aren’t just solving one problem – they’re building the infrastructure to solve many.
Transforming the NHS: Unlocking a Triple Dividend
Transforming the NHS: Unlocking a Triple Dividend By Cavendish Transforming the NHS: Unlocking a Triple Dividend In his 2024 review, Professor Lord Darzi described the NHS as “broken but not beaten.” With the right reforms, it can deliver a triple dividend for the UK: – Better outcomes and satisfaction for patients– Improved productivity within the
