EY | Global news | M&A in consulting

An overview of EY global news on M&A in consulting:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Acquisition creates tongue-twisting EY whyaye brand Big Four firm EY has announced the acquisition of whyaye. The Newcastle-based consultancy specialises in services for the ServiceNow platform.
15 May 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY shelves split plans after partner backlash The Big Four’s love affair with consulting is alive and well, after EY announced it has suspended its plans to divorce its auditing and advisory brands.
14 April 2023
Europe

Europe | Regional

EY calls off global audit and consulting split – for the time being Global professional services firm EY has called off ‘Project Everest’ – a plan that would see the group split into an accounting and consulting firm in more than 100 countries.
12 April 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Partner pushback sends EY back to drawing board for split plan Following an international backlash on its plans to split its audit and consulting brands, EY has reportedly paused the project.
10 March 2023
United States

North America | United States

EY expands Microsoft practice with Tallan acquisition EY US has acquired Tallan, a Hartford, CT-based IT consultancy focusing on Microsoft Azure solutions.
28 February 2023
Asia

Asia | Regional

Alvarez & Marsal adds 40-strong transactions team from EY in China Alvarez & Marsal has poached a 40-strong team from Big Four rival EY in China, its biggest ever recruitment round in the country – as the global consulting firm prepares for returning demand for merg
23 February 2023
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Risk transformation consultancy ifb SE joins EY Big Four firm EY has announced the acquisition of ifb SE.
19 December 2022
Israel

Middle East | Israel

EY Israel follows China in shunning global break-up plan As EY’s global organisation considers separating its audit and advisory brands, partners of two countries have already made it clear which side of the debate they are on.
18 December 2022
Europe

Europe | Regional

EY acquires 400-strong finance consultancy and technology firm ifb Big Four firm EY has acquired ifb, a Germany-headquartered consultancy specialised in technology-driven finance, risk and compliance services.
08 December 2022
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY acquires data & analytics specialist Bridge Business Consulting Sydney-based data & analytics specialists Bridge Business Consulting has been acquired by Ernst & Young for an undisclosed sum,.
21 November 2022
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY buys New Zealand-headquartered ServiceNow expert Red Moki EY has acquired Red Moki, a New Zealand-headquartered technology consultancy specialised in ServiceNow implementations.
11 October 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY's top leaders approve split of audit and consulting business EY has taken a significant next step in its plan to separate its audit and advisory businesses, with the firm’s executive team and top management deciding to bring forward the split to a partner vote
09 September 2022
United States

North America | United States

Government consultancy Cambria Solutions joins EY US Cambria Solutions, a Sacramento, CA-based consulting firm focusing on state and local government clients, has been acquired by EY US.
16 August 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY adds Digital Detox to technology consulting business EY has acquired Digital Detox, a London-based technology and software consultancy with around 30 staff.
01 August 2022
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY adds Q4 Associates to New Zealand technology consulting arm EY has beefed up its technology consulting business in New Zealand with the acquisition of Q4 Associates, a 12-strong outfit specialised in intelligent automation capabilities.
01 August 2022
France

Europe | France

EY Consulting buys 450-strong Fabernovel (its largest deal in years) EY has acquired Fabernovel, a France-headquartered innovation and digital transformation company with an international footprint.
07 July 2022
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY adds boutique Axiom to Forensics & Integrity Services practice In its third deal in just as many months, EY has acquired Axiom Forensics, a boutique disputes resolution and forensic accounting firm.
09 May 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY welcomes UK team of Australian consultancy Blackdot The UK organisation of EY has welcomed a team of close to two dozen consultants to its Customer & Growth practice, following the acquisition of Australia-based Blackdot.
13 April 2022
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY buys international customer transformation consultancy Blackdot In its second deal this month, Big Four firm EY has snapped up Australian consultancy Blackdot, adding a team of 65 professionals in four countries to its ranks.
12 April 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY acquires Irish technology consultancy Client Solutions Big Four firm EY has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Ireland based enterprise technology firm Client Solvers.
04 April 2022
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY acquires project management consultancy Cadence Cadence, a Sydney-headquartered project management consultancy for the property sector, has joined Ernst & Young for an undisclosed sum.
01 April 2022
India

Asia | India

EY acquires the Indian practice of Christensen Advisory Big Four firm EY has bolstered its Strategy & Transactions unit in India with the acquisition of the domestic practice of Christensen Advisory.
22 March 2022
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

EY beefs up MENA management consulting division with PACS EY has beefed up its consulting practice in the Middle East with the acquisition of Dubai-based management consultancy Pinnacle Advisory and Consulting Services.
20 December 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY adds PeakEPM to financial services consulting business Big Four firm EY has acquired PeakEPM, as it looks to strengthen its consulting offering for financial services, industrial and energy firms.
14 December 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY acquires behavioural change specialist Tao Leadership EY has bolstered its behavioural change capabilities, with the buying of Tao Leadership. The Big Four firm has confirmed a 100% share purchase of the UK based consultancy.
23 November 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY acquires Microsoft Dynamics specialist Seaton Partners EY has purchased Seaton Partners, a UK-based consultancy focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications.
18 August 2021
Australia

Oceania | Australia

EY acquires Australian cybersecurity specialist SecureWorx Following a string of similar transactions among Australia’s largest consultancies, Big Four firm EY has acquired local cybersecurity services provider SecureWorx.
31 July 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY acquires organisational change consultancy Lane4 UK consultancy Lane4 has been purchased by EY. The cultural transformation advisory will join EY’s People Advisory Services team.
20 July 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY bolsters Microsoft capabilities with acquisition of Pythagoras In its second deal in the UK this month, and fourth globally this year, EY has acquired technology business Pythagoras.
10 May 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY bolsters UK&I life sciences practice with Guidehouse team Building on strong demand for its services, EY had over the last few months added nearly 40 professionals to its Life Sciences practice in the UK and Ireland.
03 March 2021
Brazil

Latin America | Brazil

EY acquires Brazilian IT services provider Partners Digital EY Brazil has acquired Partners Digital – a stalwart IT consultancy based in São Paulo and specialised in SAP offerings – for an undisclosed sum.
12 February 2021
United States

North America | United States

EY acquires digital consultancy Zilker Technology EY US has acquired Zilker, an Austin-based digital consulting firm specializing in customer experience.
20 November 2020

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