Koopmans Property Asset Management
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.
AU Brandz Co.
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.
HGHL Holdings Ltd
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.
Edward William Group Ltd
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.
AEI Systems Limited
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.
Novos
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.
SupportPlan
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.
Holiday Inn
We advised on the purchase of Holiday Inn Basingstoke: one of a number of deals we’ve advised on involving hotels.
Exagen
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.
Bonds Worldwide
We advised the shareholders on the sale of Bonds Worldwide to Elanders Group.
Base Quantum Limited
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.
Silostop
We advised the shareholders on the sale of Silostop to Milbank Group.
Airline Component Services
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.
Special Wear
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.
Quadriga Health & Safety
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.
Fluence Technologies Inc
We advised the shareholders on the purchase of XLCubed by Fluence Technologies Inc.
Coniston Peak
We advised the shareholders on the purchase of Workpays by Coniston Peak Holdings.
Concep
We advised the shareholders on the sale of Concep to Litera.
Lumin Group
We advised the shareholders on the sale of Lumin Group to VZ Holdings AG.
WW Computer Systems
We advised the shareholders on the purchase of Marsworth Computing by WW Computer Systems.
Sendible
We advised the shareholders on the sale of Sendible to Traject.
Elland Steel Structures Ltd
We advised the vendors of Elland Steel Structures on the Company’s valuation to facilitate the sale to an employee ownership trust.
FPCR Environment & Design
We advised the vendors of FPCR on the Company’s valuation to facilitate the sale to an employee ownership trust.
Paragon Software Systems Plc
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.
Lineal
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.
Simon Davenport Associates
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.
Sterling Woodrow
We advised Sterling Woodrow, leading property investment providers, on its acquisition of the Stradey Park Hotel & Spa, a 4 star hotel in Llanelli.
Robert Gerrard & Co
We advised the management team of Robert Gerrard & Co, a family-run insurance brokerage, on the management buy-out (MBO) of the company.
ThinCats
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.
Just Digital
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.
Enterprise-Document Solutions
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.
NotSoSecure
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.
Unbound Innovations
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.
Wonde
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.
Six Box Media
We advised the shareholders of Six Box Media on the sale of the company to Mathematical Market Research.
Ashness Care
We advised the shareholders of Ashness Care on the sale of the company to Pathfinder Group.
Supremia International
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.
Vital Recruitment
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.
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.
Cumberland Place
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.
Cambscuisine Group
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.
Priden Engineering
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.
Trillium Associates
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.
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.
Contracts Complete
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.
Barford & 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.
Pint Shop
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.
Olson Electronics
We advised the shareholders of Olson Electronics, the manufacturer of specialised power distribution units, on the sale of the company to a private investor.
Momentous Relocation
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.
Mediward
We advised the shareholders of Mediward, a pharmacy business, on the sale of the company to St Helen’s Pharmacy.
Cherrydown Vets
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.”
Bollingbrook
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.
Ranger Services
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.
Paragon
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.
Brent Property Investment
We advised Brent Property Investment on its sale to a private investor.
arwe Group
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.
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.
Hungry Tiger
We advised Hungry Tiger, a digital image and photography specialist, on the sale of its business.
Fusion
We advised Fusion on acquisition in 2013. Fusion, a leading property company in the student accommodation sector, has worked with BKL since 2003.
Evoshave
We advised Evoshave, a company specialising in innovative handleless razors, on financial investment into the company.
Ranger Services
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.
Inntel
We advised the shareholders of Inntel, a meetings, events, accommodation and travel management provider, on the management buy-out of the company.
Safety First Aid Group
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.
Safety First Aid Group
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.
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.
MIES International
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.