Altius in the top three most active UK M&A advisers

Altius Group, the Lancashire-headquartered business brokerage, has ranked third in the UK in the Experian MarketIQ M&A Review for the first quarter of 2026.

The company secured leading positions across a number of regions, ranking first in the South East, North West and Midlands. It also placed second in Scotland, third in Wales, fifth in the North East, sixth in the South West, seventh in Yorkshire and ninth in the East.

The company said it reflects its strong national presence and continued success in advising on business sales and acquisitions across the UK.

As the only business broker to appear in the Q1 rankings, the achievement reflects the strength of the group’s nationwide deal flow and its expertise in guiding transactions through to completion.

Andrew Steen, managing director at Altius Group, said: “To be recognised as the third most active M&A adviser in the UK is a fantastic achievement and reflects the dedication of our teams across the Group.

“These rankings demonstrate the strength of our national reach, the quality of our client relationships and our ability to consistently deliver successful outcomes for business owners and acquirers.

"We are particularly proud to have secured leading positions across multiple regions, highlighting the depth of our expertise and the trust placed in us by clients throughout the UK.”

Altius Group was also ranked among the UK’s Top 10 M&A advisers in 2025.