Scaled Solutions Joins Forces with Celnor Group
Deal News | Jun 27, 2025 | Hill Dickinson

Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has successfully advised the shareholders of Scaled Solutions, a laboratory and consultancy firm in the global energy sector, on its sale to Celnor Group. The acquisition will see Scaled Solutions become part of Celnor's Analytical Sciences division, a move aimed at bolstering the group's reach in the laboratory testing and consultancy markets internationally. Backed by private equity firm Inflexion, Celnor Group continues its strategic expansion in the TICC (testing, inspection, certification, and compliance) sector. Dr. Gordon Graham, managing director of Scaled Solutions, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunities presented by the acquisition, while Hill Dickinson's corporate partner, Sean Lightfoot, highlighted the collaboration as a successful example of a cross-border transaction aligning two complementary businesses.
Sectors
- Energy
- Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC)
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Scaled Solutions is headquartered in Scotland, and Hill Dickinson is a UK-based law firm.
- United States – Scaled Solutions has state-of-the-art facilities in the US.
- United Arab Emirates – Scaled Solutions operates facilities in the UAE.
- Malaysia – Scaled Solutions operates facilities in Malaysia.
Industry
- Energy – Scaled Solutions operates within the global energy sector, providing laboratory and consultancy services.
- Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) – Celnor Group, backed by Inflexion, is focused on consolidating its position in the TICC market.
- Private Equity – Inflexion's role as a private equity supporter of Celnor marks the involvement of the investment sector in this acquisition.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Scaled Solutions | Target Company | Company | An independent laboratory and consultancy company servicing the global energy sector. |
Celnor Group | Acquiring Company | Company | A provider of critical data for compliance, safety, and sustainability, part of the TICC sector. |
Inflexion | Private Equity Backer | Company | Private equity house supporting Celnor Group's acquisition strategy. |
Hill Dickinson | Legal Advisor | Company | Commercial law firm advising Scaled Solutions shareholders on the sale. |
Dr Gordon Graham | Managing Director of Scaled Solutions | Person | He will continue to lead the strategic and technical direction of Scaled Solutions post-sale. |