I’ve recently advised Westerby Trustee Services on another successful business acquisition – the latest in a series of transactions I’ve helped them with over the last few years.

This time, Westerby acquired the SIPP client book of a well-established business that’s been around since 1996.

Westerby has recently moved to an Employee Ownership Trust model, so the business is now owned by its employees. That shift has had a positive effect on staff morale, motivation and engagement, and I’m confident this latest acquisition will support their continued growth.

As always, it’s been a real pleasure working with the team. They’re commercially-minded, collaborative, and focused on doing deals properly but without unnecessary fuss – a lawyer’s dream, frankly.

Here’s what Les McLintic, Chairman of Westerby Group, had to say:

“Steven is an excellent solicitor and a key part of our deal team. He really understands the nuances of pension trustee and IFA-related transactions. More importantly, he works in a way that helps get the deal done efficiently, without unnecessary roadblocks. He’s a valued adviser to the business.”

If you’re involved in a business sale or purchase in the pensions or financial services space and need a solicitor who’ll help get it over the line without making things more difficult than they need to be, feel free to get in touch.