09 Dec 2025

Knights Advises WTR Group on Acquisition of Hydromarque Group Ltd

"Knights advised Swedish WTR Group on its acquisition of Peterborough-based Hydromarque Group Ltd. Baker McKenzie (Stockholm) provided Swedish law advice and Mazars provided financial and tax advice to WTR; Freeths acted for the sellers. Hydromarque, founded in 1987, is the exclusive UK distributor for Gorman‑Rupp and Cornell pumps, serving wastewater, clean water, food processing and other industrial markets."

Knights advised WTR Group on the transaction; Baker McKenzie (Stockholm) provided Swedish legal advice to WTR Group; Mazars provided financial and tax advice to WTR Group; and Freeths advised the sellers of Hydromarque Group Ltd. WTR Group has acquired Hydromarque Group Ltd. WTR, a leading supplier of technical products, services and solutions for the Northern European water and wastewater transportation sector, announced the purchase of Peterborough‑based Hydromarque, founded in 1987. Hydromarque is the exclusive UK distributor for Gorman‑Rupp and Cornell pumps and has built a market‑leading reputation for complete pumping solutions across wastewater, clean water, food processing and other industrial applications. WTR Group’s CEO, Khashayar Nikavar, said that Hydromarque’s technical expertise, strong supplier partnerships and long‑standing sector relationships make the acquisition a strong strategic fit and that the companies will work closely to accelerate joint growth in the UK and Northern Europe. Knights partner Gareth Burge commented that the firm was pleased to continue its relationship with WTR Group and to have advised on the deal, WTR’s third in the UK in the last 18 months, and that the specialist team worked to ensure a seamless process. Knights represented WTR Group with a team composed by: Gareth Burge (Partner), Joe Rollins (Senior Associate), Amy Osbourn (Partner). Baker McKenzie represented WTR Group on Swedish law. Mazars provided financial and tax advice to WTR Group. Freeths represented the sellers of Hydromarque Group Ltd.
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