Rod Thomas, Managing Partner, Head of Corporate

Bringing together health care and corporate expertise, Louise Crook and Peter Raybould advised National Care Group (NCG) on their acquisition of Shelton Care in Stoke-on-Trent, continuing their long-standing relationship with the group.

Shelton Care has multiple facilities in the Stoke-on-Trent area and last year generated more than £10m in revenue. For nearly 30 years they have been providers of residential and nursing care for adults with learning disabilities, autism and other associated support needs.

David Stanhope, Managing Director for NCG, said:

“Shelton Care has made a name for itself in care and education in Stoke. The services and support it provides and, most importantly, its person-centred ethos, fit well with the NCG philosophy. Our first priority is to ensure a seamless transition for service users during the integration period which we are confident will be achieved working closely with the dedicated team at Shelton Care."

“This strategic acquisition continues our drive to expand NCG’s footprint and highlights our growing ability to provide person-centred care throughout the UK.”

Taking the strain out of a business sale

Taking the stress out of selling a business was part of the package when our corporate team, led by Alison Scott, advised Prestige Technology Solutions Limited on its sale to Park Place Technologies LLC

Prestige Technology Solutions Limited, an IT infrastructure solutions provider based in Bromsgrove, were led by John Dawson, who said:

“The recent sale of our company seemed from the outset an extremely daunting and challenging ordeal which, thanks to the professional and efficient help and services supplied by the team at HCR turned out to be an exercise taken in their stride and proficiently executed.

“Alison, ably assisted by Mandy and Dan, made the entire experience for us a lot easier than we had ever anticipated. I would not hesitate to engage these guys again in future should such an opportunity re-present itself.”

Swift efficient business sale brings communications firms together

The shareholders of Hertfordshire-based PHA Communications Limited sought the expertise of our corporate team to advise them on the sale of their business.

Under the guidance of Alison Scott, Mandip Riar and Shane Thompson, the shareholders sold the company to Beacon Communication Services Limited for £500,000 within six weeks.

Shareholder Peter Harris said:

“Harrison Clark Rickerbys were excellent during our sale and made the process as simple as possible. They were responsive, efficient and professional with great attention to detail. They quickly grasped the key factors of our requirements and were on hand at all times throughout the deal to give support and advice.

“I would be delighted to work with Alison, Mandy and Shane again in the future, should the opportunity arise”

Corporate expertise brings Customade and Polyframe together

Our corporate team, led by Rebecca Leask, acted for Customade Group Ltd on its sale to Polyframe Group Ltd. The deal created the largest trade fabricator of windows and doors for UK installers. Backed by further investment from Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP, the deal resulted in a group with revenues of more than £100m.

Customade are a leading manufacturer of PVCu windows, doors and conservatory roof products, employing 320 staff, with a turnover of £35m.

Managing Director John Lightowlers said:

“This is the perfect partnership for two businesses with shared values and offers great opportunities. Having worked with Harrison Clark Rickerbys for many years, I knew that their attention to detail, speed and professionalism would be invaluable, and so it proved.”

Support for private equity investment in dental sector

Our health and social care team advised August Equity on their first bolt-on acquisition, with the purchase of two mixed dental practices in South Yorkshire.

August Equity are a private equity investor already established in the social care and veterinary sectors. This acquisition established August’s first platform for dental investments, Genesis Dental Care.

They said: “Having worked with Harrison Clark Rickerbys on several of our portfolio businesses, we remain very impressed with the professionalism and expertise within the team. In particular Charlotte Thornton-Smith and Clare Emery’s knowledge of the dental sector puts them at the forefront of any dental legal panel and we are delighted to be working with them on several of our acquisitions.”

Arpinder Dhillon acted for the shareholders of Molyslip Atlantic Limited (and United Oil Products) in the matter of the sale of the business to Metalube.

At all stages, she has been very clear on our objectives, very clear on the law and our obligations and potential liabilities, and always gave a strong sense of professionalism and (where possible) pragmatism.

She has worked long hours, always been available, and reacted with speed and accuracy.

She has made an exhausting process as smooth as possible, and actively stood up for her clients.

I would highly recommend her services to anyone considering the sale of a business, and would have no hesitation in using her in any such transaction.

Peter Haig (Former director and shareholder of Molyslip)