Ashfords advises Equistone-backed BUKO Group on further acquisition to continue UK growth strategy

Ashfords has advised Equistone-backed BUKO Traffic & Safety, a leading provider of outsourced traffic and safety management solutions headquartered in the Netherlands, on its latest UK transaction, the acquisition of Keltic Traffic Management. 

Keltic Traffic Management is a leading provider of traffic management. Headquartered in London, Keltic has a strong reputation for efficiency and reliability. 

The result

The acquisition broadens BUKO’s operational capacity and strengthens its foothold across high-demand areas of Greater London at a time when infrastructure investment across the UK continues to accelerate. 

Previous client work

Ashfords was first introduced to BUKO in 2024 to support the group with its UK growth strategy, working closely with management and Equistone to deliver a commercial approach to acquisitions and post-completion integration. This transaction marks the second acquisition for BUKO Traffic & Safety Ashfords has supported with and fourth transaction where Ashfords has worked with an Equistone portfolio company.

Feedback from our client

“The team at Ashfords again delivered strong support and are a trusted partner in BUKO’s continued growth in the UK. Their ability to work to tight deadlines, combined with clear, pragmatic guidance, has been important in completing this transaction.”
Hubert van Wolfswinkel, partner at Equistone Partners Europe

The Ashfords team

Ashfords’ corporate, commercial, employment, real estate and tax teams collaborated on this acquisition, which was led by Jocelyn Ormond (corporate partner) and Laura Guest (corporate senior associate). The team also had support from Ellie Menezes (corporate), John Pindard (tax), Su Apps, Hayley Marles (employment), Ben Tarrant, Jessica Hedges (real estate), Ian Manners (regulatory), Andrew Roberts (commercial) and Lara Jenkins (construction).

For further information, please contact our corporate team.

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