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Events groups announce merger

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 | MERGER
CH&Co Group, a hospitality caterer, have merged with events catering and services company Concerto Group. The merger will combine both company's services to create a one-stop shop for all event requirements; from booking and... continue reading

Law firm merger in Clitheroe

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 | MERGER
A law firm near Manchester has merged with a Clitheroe-based counterpart. Harrison Drury of Preston will move its Clitheroe arm into Chenery Maher's Church Street base, who will take on the Harrison Drury name as part of the... continue reading

More services the aim for Huddersfield accountancy firms’ merger

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 | MERGER
Two accountancy firms based in Huddersfield have announced that they will merger in order to provide a larger range of services to their clients. Simpson Wood, based in the centre of the town, and Bamforth & Co, located in nearby... continue reading

Aveva and Schneider Electric to merge in £3bn move

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 | MERGER
A UK engineering software firm is set to merge with the software arm of French energy group Schneider Electric, creating an entity expected to be worth around £3 billion. Schneider will take a majority stake in Aveva, whic... continue reading

Electric car parts maker sold in £150m merger deal

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 | MERGER
A Gateshead-based company that manufactures parts for electric vehicles is set to be sold to a US automotive firm in a merger deal worth around £150 million. The North East firm, called Sevcon, has entered into a merger ag... continue reading

Merger creates vehicle hire mega-group

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 | MERGER
Renowned Yorkshire firm Essential Fleet Services has acquired vehicle contract hire business Go Plant in a deal which will create an £80m-turnover group. Leicestershire-based Go Plant have provided road sweepers, refuse ve... continue reading

Manchester law firm diversifies with merger

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 | MERGER
Berg, a small law practice based in Manchester, has negotiated a merger with international law firm Kennedys. Kennedys is a leading practice specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, and has a total of 1,700 staff world... continue reading

York waste firm acquires competitor as part of expansion

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 | MERGER
A Yorkshire-based waste management company has acquired a competitor, increasing their customer base to 4,000 and strengthening their position in the York and North Yorkshire districts. Yorwaste and Todd Waste Management Group&#... continue reading

Ambassador Theatre Group founders acquire Picturehouse Entertainment

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 | MERGER
Two of London's leading theatre dons have acquired Picturehouse Entertainment, a live cinema distributor. Husband and wife team Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire who co-founded the Ambassador Theatre Group will combine ... continue reading

Environmental consultancy RSK makes its 12th acquisition

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 | MERGER
Environmental consultancy firm RSK has purchased KMGP, which provides architecture and structural engineering services, in the latest in a series of acquisitions. Cheshire-based RSK has acquired 12 environmental and analysis busi... continue reading

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