Beswicks Legal facilitates Environmental Essentials' acquisition

20 Feb 2024Announcements

Beswicks Legal guides Environmental Essentials in acquiring water and air hygiene specialist Quality Environmental Services Ltd (QES)

Beswicks Legal, a prominent legal firm, has successfully represented Environmental Essentials in their recent acquisition of Quality Environmental Services Ltd (QES), a Sheffield and Sandbach-based water and air hygiene management specialist. This strategic move is part of Environmental Essentials' ambitious 'buy and build' growth strategy.

Environmental Essentials, a leading asbestos service provider headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent with additional offices in Glasgow, Crawley, and London, employs over 200 professionals. Renowned for offering asbestos management, training, and surveying services, the company serves a diverse client base, including the Houses of Parliament, tier one construction firms, NHS Trusts, high street food retailers, and pub operators.

The deal, led by Beswicks Legal Corporate Associate David Morgan, marks a significant milestone in Environmental Essentials' expansion journey. Morgan expressed his delight in advising the innovative and ambitious company, anticipating continued success for them.

Beswicks Legal's corporate team, led by Corporate Partner Peter Ellis, played a crucial role in the acquisition. The experienced team, comprising Corporate Partner Caroline Gray, Senior Associate Rebekah Jones, Corporate Associate David Morgan, Corporate Solicitor Kyle Gilbert, and Paralegal Toby Sanders, specialises in a comprehensive range of corporate and commercial matters. Their expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, exit strategies, business sales, restructures, and shareholder agreements.

Environmental Essentials' latest acquisition reflects both the company's commitment to growth and Beswicks Legal's proficiency in navigating complex corporate transactions. As the legal landscape continues to evolve, such strategic collaborations pave the way for enhanced business development and industry leadership.

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