CORPORATE FINANCE

Deals

Adviser to
CHAPPER Healthcare
Sale to AscellaHealth
2024 Sale to AscellaHealth

We advised the shareholders on the sale of CHAPPER Healthcare to AscellaHealth. CHAPPER Healthcare is a leading global pharmaceutical distributor and wholesaler based in the UK. AscellaHealth is a global specialty pharmacy and healthcare services provider headquartered in the USA.

Adviser to
Koopmans Property Asset Management
Lead advisor for the MBO
2024 Lead advisor for the MBO

We advised the management team of Directland, trading as Koopmans, a property asset management company, on all aspects of the management buyout, including: engaging with the shareholders, negotiating a purchase price and advising on Heads of Terms.

Adviser to purchaser
AU Brandz Co.
Purchase of Zennar Limited t/a Rockfish Weatherwear
2024 Purchase of Zennar Limited t/a Rockfish Weatherwear

We advised AU Brandz Co. on its acquisition of Zennar Limited. Zennar Limited, trading as Rockfish Weatherwear, are Cornish based outdoor clothing business who specialise in producing sustainable and eco-friendly wellingtons.

Advisor to company
HGHL Holdings Ltd
Valuation of investment
2023 Valuation of investment

We advised HGHL Holdings Ltd on the valuation of their investment in 57 Whitehall Holdings Sàrl. HGHL Holdings Ltd are part of the multinational conglomerate Hinduja Group. 57 Whitehall Holdings owns the historic Old War Office property in central London, which is being developed into luxury residences and a Raffles hotel.

Adviser to purchaser
Edward William Group Ltd
Purchase of Charles Harris Ltd t/a Anthony Pepe
2023 Purchase of Charles Harris Ltd t/a Anthony Pepe

We advised Edward William Group Ltd on its acquisition of Charles Harris Ltd. Charles Harris Ltd, trading as Anthony Pepe, are well established sales and letting estate agents based in North London and Hertfordshire.

Adviser to vendors
AEI Systems Limited
Sale to Samsun Yurt Savunma
2023 Sale to Samsun Yurt Savunma

We advised the shareholders of AEI Systems Limited, a UK based defence specialist, on its sale to the Turkish defence conglomerate Samsun Yurt Savunma. AEI are renowned for their worldwide supply of weapons systems and military aircraft spares. SYS are well known for their high quality CANIK pistol brand.

Adviser to Trustees
Novos
Sale to Employee Ownership Trust
2022 Sale to Employee Ownership Trust

We advised the trustees of the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) which acquired Statement Group (trading as Novos) on the Company’s valuation. Novos are a strategic data-led eCommerce SEO agency with award-winning technical eCommerce specialists.

Adviser to Trustees
SupportPlan
Sale to Employee Ownership Trust
2022 Sale to Employee Ownership Trust

We advised the trustees of the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) which acquired SupportPlan on the Company’s valuation. SupportPlan are a London based IT service and maintenance specialists. They are accredited by major manufactures such as Apple and Microsoft, along with working for a diverse range of well-known businesses.

Adviser to purchaser
Holiday Inn
Purchase of Holiday Inn Basingstoke
2022 Purchase of Holiday Inn Basingstoke

We advised on the purchase of Holiday Inn Basingstoke: one of a number of deals we’ve advised on involving hotels.

Adviser to company
Exagen
Investment by Octopus Energy Generation
2022 Investment by Octopus Energy Generation

We advised Exagen, a leading renewable energy developer, on securing up to £35m of funding from Octopus Energy Generation: the first investment by this renewables fund.

Adviser to vendors
Bonds Worldwide
Sale to Elanders Group
2022 Sale to Elanders Group

We advised the shareholders on the sale of Bonds Worldwide to Elanders Group.

Adviser to
Base Quantum Limited
Sale to SOCOTEC Group
2022 Sale to SOCOTEC Group

We advised the shareholders on the sale of Base Quantum to SOCOTEC UK. Base Quantum is a quantity surveying, dispute resolution and expert witness practice based in the UK. SOCOTEC UK is the UK operation of the global business of SOCOTEC, which is headquartered in France.

Adviser to
Silostop
Sale to Milbank Group
2022 Sale to Milbank Group

We advised the shareholders on the sale of Silostop to Milbank Group.

Adviser to purchaser
Airline Component Services
Purchase of J Reeves Engineering
2021 Purchase of J Reeves Engineering

We advised Airline Component Services on its acquisition of J Reeves Engineering. Airline Component Services supply and maintain aeroplane parts. J Reeves Engineering is a custom metal fabrication company which boosts Airline Component Services offering to its clients in the Stanstead area.

Adviser to trustees
Special Wear
Sale to Employee Ownership Trust
2021 Sale to Employee Ownership Trust

We advised the trustees of the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) which acquired Special Wear on the Company’s valuation. Special Wear are headquartered in Luton and offer uniform supply services for a range of clothing from tailored requirements to industrial PPE.

Adviser to trustees
Quadriga Health & Safety
Sale to Employee Ownership Trust
2021 Sale to Employee Ownership Trust

We advised the trustees of the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) which acquired Quadriga Health & Safety on the Company’s valuation. Quadriga Health & Safety are UK based Health & Safety specialists providing high quality bespoke solutions.

Adviser to purchaser
Fluence Technologies Inc
Purchase to XLCubed
2021 Purchase to XLCubed

We advised the shareholders on the purchase of XLCubed by Fluence Technologies Inc.

Adviser to purchaser
Coniston Peak
Purchase of Workpays
2021 Purchase of Workpays

We advised the shareholders on the purchase of Workpays by Coniston Peak Holdings.

Adviser to vendors
Concep
Sale to Liera
2021 Sale to Liera

We advised the shareholders on the sale of Concep to Litera.

Adviser to vendors
Lumin Group
Sale to VZ Holdings AG
2021 Sale to VZ Holdings AG

We advised the shareholders on the sale of Lumin Group to VZ Holdings AG.

Adviser to purchaser
WW Computer Systems
Purchase of Marsworth Computing
2021 Purchase of Marsworth Computing

We advised the shareholders on the purchase of Marsworth Computing by WW Computer Systems.

Adviser to vendors
Sendible
Sale to Traject
2021 Sale to Traject

We advised the shareholders on the sale of Sendible to Traject.

Adviser to vendors
Elland Steel Structures Ltd
Sale to an employee ownership trust
2021 Sale to an employee ownership trust

We advised the vendors of Elland Steel Structures on the Company’s valuation to facilitate the sale to an employee ownership trust.

Adviser to vendors
FPCR Environment & Design
Sale to an employee ownership trust
2021 Sale to an employee ownership trust

We advised the vendors of FPCR on the Company’s valuation to facilitate the sale to an employee ownership trust.

Adviser to vendors
Paragon Software Systems Plc
Sale to Aptean
2020 Sale to Aptean

We advised the shareholder on the sale of Paragon Software Systems to Aptean. Paragon Software Systems develops, implements and supports routing and scheduling software that is proven to meet the daily challenges of transport operations across the globe. Aptean, based in the US, provides ERP, supply chain management and compliance solutions.

Adviser to vendors
Lineal
Sale to an overseas buyer
2020 Sale to an overseas buyer

We advised the shareholders of Lineal on the sale of the company to an overseas buyer. Lineal operates at the cutting edge of digital forensics, cybersecurity and eDiscovery technology.

Adviser to vendors
Simon Davenport Associates
Sale to an employee ownership trust
2020 Sale to an employee ownership trust

We advised the vendors of Simon Davenport Associates, a niche firm of chartered property professionals specialising in the prime residential market, on the sale of the company to an employee ownership trust.

Adviser to purchaser
Sterling Woodrow
Acquisition of Stradey Park Hotel & Spa
2020 Acquisition of Stradey Park Hotel & Spa

We advised Sterling Woodrow, leading property investment providers, on its acquisition of the Stradey Park Hotel & Spa, a 4 star hotel in Llanelli.

Adviser to management team
Robert Gerrard & Co
MBO
2020 MBO

We advised the management team of Robert Gerrard & Co, a family-run insurance brokerage, on the management buy-out (MBO) of the company.

Adviser to company
ThinCats
Financial modelling & general corporate finance advice
2019 Financial modelling & general corporate finance advice

When alternative lender ThinCats backed automotive services group United Car Parts with a £1m funding facility, we provided financial modelling and general corporate finance advice.

Adviser to company
Just Digital
Investment by Business Growth Fund
2019 Investment by Business Growth Fund

We advised Just Digital, a marketing services company based in Cambridgeshire, on an undisclosed investment by Business Growth Fund (BGF), a leading lower midmarket private equity firm. We were appointed to advise on the growth strategy and investment options; we introduced potential private equity investors and negotiated a minority investment from BGF.

Adviser to vendors
Enterprise-Document Solutions
Sale to Azets
2019 Sale to Azets

We advised the shareholders of Enterprise-Document Solutions (e-docs) on the sale of the company to Cogidocs, a subsidiary of Azets which is part of CogitalGroup, in 2019. e-docs, which has 35 employees, is a preferred partner for companies looking to manage digital documentation and improve processes.

Adviser to vendors
NotSoSecure
Sale to Claranet Limited
2018 Sale to Claranet Limited

We were appointed by the founders of NotSoSecure to identify a buyer for the business and then negotiated and advised on all financial and commercial aspects of the deal. NotSoSecure specialises in penetration testing for networks, web and mobile applications and is one of the largest suppliers of ethical hacking training to the globally acclaimed Black Hat Conferences.

Adviser to vendors
Unbound Innovations
Sale to SingEx Holdings
2018 Sale to SingEx Holdings

We advised the shareholders of Unbound on its sale to SingEx, a leading events management company in Asia. Unbound is the market leading and award winning events platform that connects corporates and governments with grassroots innovation and startups.

Adviser to company
Wonde
Sale to gdpr.co.uk to IT Governance
2018 Sale to gdpr.co.uk to IT Governance

We were appointed by Wonde Ltd to identify a buyer for the IP, domain name and all related assets of www.gdpr.co.uk. We introduced the company to AIM listed IT Governance Ltd and negotiated the deal on behalf of Wonde Ltd.

Adviser to vendors
Six Box Media
Sale to Mathematical Market Research
2018 Sale to Mathematical Market Research

We advised the shareholders of Six Box Media on the sale of the company to Mathematical Market Research.

Adviser to vendors
Ashness Care
Sale to Pathfinder Group
2018 Sale to Pathfinder Group

We advised the shareholders of Ashness Care on the sale of the company to Pathfinder Group.

Lead advice and transaction
Supremia International
Sale to Gemaco Group
2018 Sale to Gemaco Group

We completed the sale of Supremia International to Gemaco Group. Supremia International is headquartered in Hertfordshire with offices in North America, Russia and the Far East. It services clients in over 32 countries and creates successful promotions for some of the world’s largest international companies.

Adviser to vendors
Vital Recruitment
Sale to Staffline Group
2018 Sale to Staffline Group

We advised the shareholders of Vital Recruitment on the terms of the deal with Staffline Group plc. Vital Recruitment is a staffing business based in Peterborough, operating from 10 sites across the UK, with an £80m turnover.

Financial due diligence for investor
Daily Dose Juices
Financial investment into Daily Dose Juices
2018 Financial investment into Daily Dose Juices

We advised a private investor on its financial investment into Daily Dose Juices, the cold pressed colour juice company. We undertook financial due diligence on Daily Dose Juices.

Adviser to vendors
Cumberland Place
Sale to Standard Life
2018 Sale to Standard Life

We advised the shareholders of Cumberland Place Financial Management on the sale of the chartered financial planning company to 1825, Standard Life’s financial planning business.

Adviser to company
Cambscuisine Group
Equity fundraising
2018 Equity fundraising

We advised Cambscuisine, the leading Cambridgeshire pub and restaurant group, on an equity fundraising and crowdfunding campaign. The business includes The Cock in Hemingford Grey, named Pub of the Year by The Good Pub Guide 2019.

Adviser to vendors
Priden Engineering
Sale to Elaghmore Partners
2017 Sale to Elaghmore Partners

We advised the shareholders of Priden Engineering Ltd on the sale of the company to private equity firm Elaghmore Partners LLP. Based in Cambridgeshire, Priden provides engineering services to leading companies in a host of sectors including pneumatic vehicles, commercial bodies, truck & bus and food industrial engineering. The deal won Insider Media’s Deal of the Month in May 2018.

Adviser to management team
Trillium Associates
MBO
2017 MBO

We completed the management buy-out of Trillium Associates. Based in Cambridge but operating internationally, Trillium Associates is a leading independent recruitment consultancy for the construction, defence services and military infrastructure sectors.

Financial due diligence for investor
Regal London
Financial investment into Regal London
2018 Financial investment into Regal London

We advised a private investor on its financial investment into Regal London, a property developer. We undertook financial due diligence on Regal London.

Adviser to vendors
Contracts Complete
Sale to Prenax Limited
2017 Sale to Prenax Limited

We advised the shareholders of Contracts Complete Ltd on the sale of the company to Prenax Ltd. Prenax is the world’s largest corporate subscription management partner to organisations from the USA, through Europe to Asia-Pacific, serving industries including financial and legal services, advanced engineering and consulting.

Adviser to vendors
Barford & Co
Sale to Brown & Co
2017 Sale to Brown & Co

We advised the shareholders of Barford + Co, a well established firm of chartered surveyors, valuers and planning consultants, on the sale of the company to Norwich-based Brown & Co. BKL marketed the business, introduced potential buyers and negotiated the deal on behalf of the shareholders.

Adviser to company
Pint Shop
Equity fundraising
2016 Equity fundraising

We advised the Cambridge based Pint Shop on an equity fund raising round, including introducing new investors and assisting with negotiating the key terms. The equity funding’s purpose is to open additional sites across the UK.

Adviser to vendors
Olson Electronics
Sale to private investor
2016 Sale to private investor

We advised the shareholders of Olson Electronics, the manufacturer of specialised power distribution units, on the sale of the company to a private investor.

Adviser to purchaser
Momentous Relocation
Acquisition of two companies
2016 Acquisition of two companies

We completed the acquisition of Abels Moving Services and Gerson Relocation by Momentous Relocation, a leader in international moving, relocation, commercial distribution and the movement of fine arts.

Adviser to vendors
Mediward
Sale to St Helen's Pharmacy
2016 Sale to St Helen's Pharmacy

We advised the shareholders of Mediward, a pharmacy business, on the sale of the company to St Helen’s Pharmacy.

Adviser to vendors
Cherrydown Vets
Sale to Sovereign Capital
2016 Sale to Sovereign Capital

We advised the shareholders of Cherrydown Vets, one of the largest independent veterinary practices in Essex, on the sale of the company to Linnaeus Group, backed by Sovereign Capital. Jonathan Nurse, co-owner of Cherrydown Vets, said: “BKL have been outstanding in their support and the advice provided. The final result exceeded my initial expectations.”

Adviser to vendors
Bollingbrook
Sale to Colliers International
2016 Sale to Colliers International

We advised the shareholders of Bollingbrook Ltd, one of the UK’s leading commercial building consultancy, quantity surveying and project management practices, on the sale of the company to Colliers International Group Inc. As well as advising on the financial and commercial aspects of the deal, we assisted the shareholders with their negotiations.

Adviser to vendors
Ranger Services
Sale to CP Plus
2015 Sale to CP Plus

We advised the shareholders of Ranger Services, a provider of white labelled ANPR (automatic number-plate recognition) technology solutions to car park management companies, on the sale of the company to CP Plus, a car park management company.

Adviser to purchaser
Paragon
Acquisition of Axida
2015 Acquisition of Axida

We advised Paragon Software Systems plc, leaders in routing and scheduling optimisation, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Axida, a business partner providing home delivery order management and route optimisation services.

Adviser to vendors
Brent Property Investment
Sale to private investor
2015 Sale to private investor

We advised Brent Property Investment on its sale to a private investor.

Adviser to purchaser
arwe Group
Acquisition of Direct Valeting
2015 Acquisition of Direct Valeting

We advised to arwe group, a German based mobility company providing automotive, car rental, mobility, staffing and logistic services, on its acquisition of Direct Valeting, a UK-wide provider of car valeting services to motor dealerships.

Adviser to vendors
Colliers
Sale to Colliers
2014 Sale to Colliers

We advised the shareholders of Briant Champion Long, a retail property specialist, on the sale of the company to Colliers International, commercial real estate advisers owned by First Service Corporation, a Canadian real estate services company listed on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Adviser to vendors
Hungry Tiger
Sale to Hungry Tiger
2013 Sale to Hungry Tiger

We advised Hungry Tiger, a digital image and photography specialist, on the sale of its business.

Adviser to purchaser
Fusion
Acquisition for Fusion
2013 Acquisition for Fusion

We advised Fusion on acquisition in 2013. Fusion, a leading property company in the student accommodation sector, has worked with BKL since 2003.

Adviser to investee company
Evoshave
Investment into Evoshave
2013 Investment into Evoshave

We advised Evoshave, a company specialising in innovative handleless razors, on financial investment into the company.

Adviser to management team
Ranger Services
MBO
2012 MBO

We advised the management team of Ranger Services Ltd, a provider of white labelled ANPR (automatic number-plate recognition) technology solutions to car park management companies, on the management buy-out of the company.

Adviser to management team
Inntel
MBO
2012 MBO

We advised the shareholders of Inntel, a meetings, events, accommodation and travel management provider, on the management buy-out of the company.

Adviser to purchaser
Safety First Aid Group
Acquisition of Online First Aid
2011 Acquisition of Online First Aid

We advised Safety First Aid, the UK’s biggest manufacturer of workplace first aid kits and supplies, on its acquisition of Online First Aid, an online retailer of first aid kits.

Adviser to purchaser
Safety First Aid Group
Acquisition of Medicircle
2011 Acquisition of Medicircle

We advised Safety First Aid, the UK’s biggest manufacturer of workplace first aid kits and supplies, on its acquisition of Medicircle, a supplier of first aid kits.

Adviser to vendors
Richard Green Art Galleries
Partial sale of Richard Green Art Galleries
2011 Partial sale of Richard Green Art Galleries

We advised a shareholder in Richard Green & Sons, a fine paintings business with two art galleries in London’s Mayfair, on the sale of their shareholding in the company.

Adviser to trustees
MIES International
Sale to Employee Ownership Trust
2023 Sale to Employee Ownership Trust

We advised the trustees of the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) which acquired MIES International Limited on the Company’s valuation. MIES are experts in international freight forwarding and management, offering a wide range of value-added supply chain services.