Shoosmiths has advised Palatine Private Equity on its investment in OryxAlign, a specialist provider of mission-critical network design, build and managed IT services.

Published: 7 July 2026

The investment, made from Palatine's £254 million Buyout Fund V, will support OryxAlign's next phase of growth through a combination of organic expansion and targeted M&A.

Founded in 2006, OryxAlign provides end-to-end network design, build and managed services to a blue-chip customer base across the UK and Europe. The business operates across the data centre and built environment sectors and employs around 130 people globally. Both OryxAlign and Palatine are certified B Corporations, reflecting a shared commitment to responsible and sustainable growth.

Shoosmiths advised Palatine on all legal aspects of the transaction, with a multidisciplinary team led by corporate partner Kiran Dhesi and supported by partner Emma Livesey, senior associate Alice Richmond, associate Annalise Leech and trainee solicitor Maddie Fretwell. The deal also drew on expertise from partner Laura Board, principal associate Caroline Airey (Tax), partner Laura Gould and associate Zahra Shah (Employee Incentives & Share Schemes), and principal associates Suzanne Love and Ben Churchyard and associate Rosie Hunter-Jones (Banking).

Kiran Dhesi, partner in Shoosmiths' Corporate team, said:

"We're delighted to have advised Palatine on its investment in OryxAlign. The transaction brings together a high-quality business and an experienced investor, and we look forward to seeing the business continue its growth journey."

Andy Strickland,  Partner at Palatine, said:

"Shoosmiths provided clear, commercial and pragmatic advice throughout the transaction and worked seamlessly alongside our wider adviser group. Their support and understanding of the private equity landscape were invaluable in helping us complete this investment."

The transaction further strengthens Shoosmiths' track record of advising private equity investors and technology businesses on growth investments and strategic transactions across the technology and digital infrastructure sectors.