Squire Patton Boggs has advised Goldenpeak, a private equity firm specialising in high-growth business and information services, on exchanging contracts to acquire a majority shareholding in ORS, a multidisciplinary built environment consultancy headquartered in Ireland.
The Squire Patton Boggs team that advised Goldenpeak was led by Corporate partners Ben Squires, George Kennedy, Matt Lappin and Andrew Slucky across the Dublin and London offices, with Financial Services partner Chris Hastings leading on debt finance matters. The transaction is the second for Goldenpeak that the firm has advised on in less than a month, following advising Goldenpeak on its debut investment in Ampere Analysis in May.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the Goldenpeak team on their second platform acquisition, this time utilizing our international network to assist them on their first investment in Ireland,” commented Ben Squires. “Our team collaborated closely with Goldenpeak to ensure the deal was successfully delivered in a very compressed timescale.”
“This was a seamless, joint effort between our Dublin and London private equity teams,” said George Kennedy.
Founded in 1991 as an engineering consultancy, ORS has expanded its services over the past 35 years through strong organic growth and multiple, expertly integrated acquisitions. The firm now provides specialist advisory, design and compliance services across the building life cycle, creating long-term value for clients and communities – including international project funding agencies, local authorities, government bodies and private sector organisations.
Goldenpeak’s strategic investment will provide substantial resources, enabling ORS to actively pursue value-enhancing mergers and acquisitions in Ireland, the UK and beyond. The investment will also allow ORS to expand its service offering and strengthen its position as a leader in the market.
