07-05-2010
BPE Solicitors advises Green Compliance on its first acquisition within the fire protection sector
BPE Solicitors LLP advised AIM-listed Green Compliance Plc in its acquisition of Mayfair Fire Protection Ltd and the business and assets of professional Fire Solutions Ltd.

This marks the third and fourth acquisitions for Green Compliance in recent weeks and forms part of the company’s strategy to quickly establish itself as a leading UK provider of integrated business compliance services focused on environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace.

Partner Tim Ward managed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Mayfair Fire Protection and the acquisition of the business and assets of Professional Fire Solutions Ltd on behalf of Green Compliance.

Mayfair Fire Protection Ltd is based at Oldbury, West Midlands, and is a major player nationally in the fire protection market with clients in a wide range of industries, including logistics, higher education, printing and retail.

It provides a comprehensive range of services, including fire extinguisher sales, fire alarm and emergency lighting installations and associated maintenance and training services.

Mayfair Fire Protection Ltd was incorporated in 2000 and has an impressive track record of year-on-year revenue growth under founder directors Richard Cullen and Tony Beale, who will both remain with the business post completion.

Professional Fire Solutions Ltd (PFS) shares the Oldbury site and is primarily engaged in the recycling of old fire extinguishers. Richard Cullen and Tony Beale are also directors of PFS.

These latest acquisitions represent the next major step in the company’s strategy towards building a business focused on “blue collar” compliance markets.

John Prowse, CEO of Green Compliance Plc said: “Mayfair Fire Protection’s history and strong reputation in the area of fire protection is a hugely valuable addition to our group and provides a natural fit with our business strategy going forward.”

Green Compliance Plc is a long-standing client of BPE Solicitors LLP. The firm’s corporate team has supported the company’s acquisition plans over a number of years.