London—Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure.
Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK’s Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately £26 million.
The acquisition strengthens Equans’ UK capabilities in connected infrastructure, operational technology and communications networks. Mway’s services span technology deployment, electrical engineering, street lighting, traffic signals, inductive loop installation and highways civil works, complementing Equans’ existing capabilities across digital infrastructure, energy systems, engineering and asset management.
James Graham, Divisional CEO at Equans UK & Ireland, said: “Mway Communications has built an excellent reputation as a trusted delivery partner across the UK’s Strategic Road Network. Their deep sector knowledge and proven customer partnerships make them excellent in their operation. We are delighted to welcome the Mway team to Equans. We would also like to thank the Dentons team for the commercial and pragmatic advice throughout the transaction.”
Chris Colclough, Partner in Dentons’ UK Corporate team, said: “We are delighted to have supported Equans on this strategic acquisition. Mway is a high-quality business operating at the heart of the UK’s critical highways infrastructure, and its specialist technology and engineering capabilities make it a compelling addition to Equans’ existing platform. The transaction reflects the continued investment we are seeing in connected and technology-enabled infrastructure across the UK. It was a real pleasure to work with the Equans team and support them in delivering the acquisition.”
The Dentons team was led by Chris Colclough, Partner and Head of the Milton Keynes Corporate team, supported by Senior Associate Chris Northway, Associate Emily Bowler and Trainee Mayowa Olagunju, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Dentons specialists including Rukia Khatun and Lily Folland (Technology, Media and Telecommunications), Jamie MacGregor (Tax), Verity Buckingham (Employment) and Chris De Luca (Real Estate).
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