Corporate and Commercial
Ryan D'Souza
April 2026
In the week before Easter Lawrence Stephens completed 10 corporate transactions for portfolio companies backed by buy‑and‑build private equity firm Ansor, marking a particularly active period in the run‑up to the end of the financial year.
The transactions were completed across multiple Ansor portfolio companies, including ALS Dental, Fourcentric, Ecology Group, MSK Clinics and Owlis Technology operating across sectors such as fire and security, compliance services, healthcare and dental, and facilities management.
The acquisitions reflect continued growth and strategic momentum across the portfolios.
Lawrence Stephens advised on all of the transactions, working closely with Ansor and its portfolio company management teams to deliver matters efficiently within a compressed timeframe. The work was led by the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team, with support from Commercial Real Estate and Employment, providing coordinated, joined‑up advice.
Ryan D’Souza, Partner, Corporate and Commercial at Lawrence Stephens, commented:
“Completing 10 transactions in such a short period underlines both the strength of our relationship with Ansor and the quality of the businesses within its portfolio. It also reflects the ability of our teams at Lawrence Stephens to deliver against demanding deadlines. We are proud to support Ansor as it continues to execute on its growth strategy”.
Edward Ainsworth, Managing Partner of Ansor LLP commented:
“Lawrence Stephens has advised Ansor and its portfolio companies on more than 116 acquisitions to date, providing a safe pair of hands and long‑term support across the full deal lifecycle, from initial investment through to bolt‑on acquisitions and group development.”
Ansor is a specialist buy‑and‑build private equity firm, with over £500 million of assets under management, backing high‑quality management teams in fragmented, growing sectors and supporting them through disciplined acquisition‑led growth strategies.
Lawrence Stephens acts as a trusted adviser to Ansor and its portfolio companies, across the full deal lifecycle, from initial investment through acquisitions to long‑term portfolio growth. The firm’s deep familiarity with Ansor’s portfolio enables transactions to be executed efficiently and at pace.
If you are considering selling your business, or would like an introduction to a buyer operating a proven buy‑and‑build strategy, please get in touch with Ryan D’Souza.
