WSP has announced that it is planning to acquire Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure (REI) and GL Hearn Ltd. (GLH). Both the companies are UK-based businesses owned by Capita PLC.

Capita REI is a leading provider of specialist advisory, design, engineering, environmental and project management services for land, building and infrastructure owners, while GLH provides cross-sector advice to developers and investors. 

The transaction is anticipated to close within six to eight weeks following receiving regulatory approvals.