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Add-on·Business Services/Testing / Inspection / Certification·June 23, 2026

Axis CLC adds Fieldway Group

The acquisition adds fire safety and compliance capabilities serving social housing, healthcare, and education to Axis CLC's property compliance platform, backed by H.I.G. Capital.

Takeaways

  • Fieldway Group is a UK fire safety and compliance specialist for social housing, healthcare, and education sectors.
  • Axis CLC is acquiring Fieldway Group with backing from HIG.
  • The target serves social housing, healthcare, education across UK.
BuyerAxis CLC
TargetFieldway Group
SponsorHIG
SellerForesight Group
TypeAdd-on
GeographyUK
IndustryBusiness Services
Sub-sectorTesting / Inspection / Certification

Axis CLC, an H.I.G. Capital-backed property compliance and maintenance services platform, has acquired Fieldway Group, a UK fire safety and compliance specialist serving the social housing, healthcare, and education sectors, from Foresight Group.

Fieldway holds preferred supplier status on 13 national and regional public sector procurement frameworks.

Founded in 1999 by Brian Murphy, Fieldway more than tripled revenue and doubled its workforce to around 100 employees during Foresight's ownership.

The company embedded ESG principles across its operations to support performance and competitive positioning.

Fieldway's leadership team, including founder Brian Murphy, continues with the business.

Fieldway was advised by EY and Hill Dickinson.