2025 Australian Professional Services M&A: Key Insights and Trends
The Australian professional services sector is experiencing a dynamic wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, making it one of the most resilient and attractive segments in the current economic climate. According to the latest 2025 Professional Services Sector M&A Overview, the market is valued at $319.5 billion and continues to grow steadily, with professional services now ranking as the fifth fastest-growing sector by revenue in Australia.
Why Is M&A Booming in Professional Services?
Several factors are driving this surge in deal activity:
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Succession Planning: The “silver tsunami” of aging business owners is fueling consolidation, with 85% of dealmakers citing succession as the top M&A driver in 2025 – more than double last year’s figure.
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Recurring Revenue and Specialisation: Professional services firms, from accounting to consulting, benefit from strong client relationships and recurring revenue, making them highly attractive to both strategic and private equity buyers.
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Regulatory Complexity and Digital Transformation: Increasing regulation and the need for digital solutions are pushing firms to merge or acquire specialised capabilities, particularly in technology advisory and compliance services.
Notable Recent Transactions
The report highlights a series of significant deals, such as:
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KPMG Australia’s acquisition of Chartertech to strengthen technology and analytics capabilities
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Count Limited’s strategic expansion through multiple accounting firm acquisitions
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Major legal sector mergers, including Thomson Geer’s acquisition of Ashurst’s Canberra office and the merger of Hicksons Lawyers with Hunt & Hunt NSW
What’s Next for the Sector?
With mid-market deals ($2M–$100M) attracting strong buyer interest and EBITDA multiples averaging 8x or more, the professional services sector is primed for continued consolidation. Both strategic buyers and private equity are highly active, with 97% of Australian dealmakers seeking new opportunities in 2025.
Read the Report
Click here to read the full 2025 Professional Services Sector M&A Overview report and explore all the latest trends, insights, and transaction details.
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