Corporate finance specialists publish independent insight into UK waste sector
PKF Smith Cooper has published a new insight report analysing deal activity, investment appetite and growth drivers across the UK waste sector, developed in collaboration with guest contributor Nap Gagh, founder and managing partner of Mulberry Advisors.
The report draws on PKF Smith Cooper’s corporate finance expertise and includes input from guest contributor Nap Gagh, who brings more than 20 years of specialist advisory experience across waste, recycling and infrastructure transactions, including roles at Deloitte, KPMG, and as former head of Corporate Development at Ward Recycling.
The UK waste industry is undergoing structural transformation driven by regulatory change, infrastructure investment, decarbonisation targets and consolidation among operators.
The report provides practical intelligence for investors, business owners and strategic acquirers seeking to navigate these shifts.
Key insights include:
- Rising investor appetite for environmental infrastructure assets
- Continued mid-market consolidation among regional operators
- Regulatory policy acting as a catalyst for deal activity
- Increasing strategic value of recycling and resource recovery capabilities
Claire Spencer (pictured), corporate finance partner at PKF Smith Cooper, said: “This is a sector where operational expertise and regulatory understanding directly affect value. Investors and operators who understand the structural drivers now will be best positioned for the next phase of consolidation.”
Joe Anderson, corporate finance manager at PKF Smith Cooper added: “We wanted this report to bring independent market perspective as well as technical corporate finance insight. Collaborating with a sector specialist ensures readers gain practical, real-world intelligence.”
The report is designed as a strategic resource for private equity houses, trade buyers, infrastructure investors and owner-managed waste businesses evaluating growth, sale or investment opportunities.
