Professional services firm WSP has announced the acquisition of Lexica, a UK-based consulting firm specialising in healthcare and life sciences. 

Born out of the NHS in 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Lexica adds 90 UK-based experts to WSP’s Planning, Property and Advisory business. It sees the formation of a new Healthcare and Life Sciences Advisory team at WSP.

Lexica focuses on healthcare strategy and planning, property consulting services, cost management, project and program management, life sciences strategy, digital advisory and transformation and net zero consulting services.

The addition of Lexica supports WSP’s growth aspirations for advisory services over the next three years—a goal set out in its 2025-2027 Global Strategic Action Plan.

This transaction expands WSP’s well-established presence in the healthcare sector and follows the company’s recent appointment as a consortium partner to the joint venture on the NHS’ New Hospitals Programme (NHP).  

Alexandre L’Heureux, president and chief executive officer of WSP, said: “The acquisition of Lexica directly supports our strategic objective of strengthening our advisory capabilities and solidifying our leadership in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

“WSP will continue to grow with purpose, expanding our footprint in key regions, strengthening our partnerships, and positioning our combined team for deeper impact in high-value end markets.”

Paul Reilly, president and managing director of WSP in the UK and Ireland, added: “The acquisition of Lexica adds significant strength to our expanding UK advisory business.

“By combining deep sector expertise with a client-first mindset, we are scaling our capabilities to deliver smarter, more integrated solutions. I am excited to welcome our new colleagues and look forward to the opportunities we will create together, united by a shared vision for the future.”