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Gemserv has been acquired by Talan

January 2023 — Energy Consortium has sold purpose-driven professional services firm Gemserv to Talan, an international technology-led consulting group. The acquisition marks a significant moment in Gemserv’s journey to become the go-to advisory firm in the movement towards energy and digital transition.

Founded in 2002 by the UK’s leading energy suppliers and electricity network companies, Gemserv was set up to manage and facilitate the opening of the electricity market to competition. More recently, management has diversified both the service offering and industry verticals to tackle today’s social and environmental challenges.

Talan is an international technology-led consulting group. The deal will double the size of Talan’s UK operations and provide Gemserv with the increased scale and capabilities required to accelerate growth.

Energy Consortium is a consortium of the UK’s leading energy suppliers and electricity network companies.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, acted as sell-side advisor in this transaction.

Parties
“The Oaklins Cavendish team did a great job of running a competitive process to establish the best transaction options available for our stakeholders. They were instrumental in delivering the Talan deal and were a pleasure to work with.”

Alex Goody

CEO, Gemserve

Talk to the deal team

Andrew Jeffs

Partner
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

Elliott Jeans

Director
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

Ellen Hudson

Associate Director
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

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