INDUSTRYRestaurant Chain Ambiente Tapas is an independent Spanish Tapas style restaurant chain operating five venues in the heart of York, Leeds and Hull. The company offers casual and authentic dining with a strong focus on quality encompassing all areas of their business; from Spanish and locally sourced ingredients to exceptional and knowledgeable service. With a…
INDUSTRYReservoir Safety & Engineering Consultancy Established in 2008, Stillwater Associates is a specialist reservoir safety and engineering consultancy, serving over 200 clients on more than 350 reservoir projects across the UK and internationally. With strong, team-driven ethos and culture, the shareholders found that employee ownership provided an ideal strategy for the business, ensuring a lasting…
INDUSTRYTransport & Logistics Having provided strategic advice to Express Freight, a leading provider of pallet, parcel and general freight deliveries in Northern Ireland, it was pleasing to learn that they have been acquired by DX Group, which provides delivery solutions including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-person and logistics services. With a 50-year track record, Express…
INDUSTRYManufacturing Primacare Group, a British manufacturer of specialist seating, predominantly for people with mobility difficulties includes Primacare Holdings Ltd (established in 2015) and two trading subsidiaries: Primacare Ltd (founded in 2004) and Prima Fabrications (acquired in 2011). The sale was completed at a full commercial value, with Avondale managing the entire process including strategy, valuation,…
INDUSTRYSpecialist Building Trades Mayflower KBB, established in 2006, supplies bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen products to domestic customers, hoteliers, and house builders across the UK and Europe. Under Avondale’s guidance, the company’s sale was completed at full market value, encompassing strategy, valuation, tax clearance, and the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This move allowed…
INDUSTRYFinancial & Legal Avondale is pleased to announce the acquisition of DR Solicitors, a healthcare-focused law firm, by AIM-listed, professional services firm DSW Capital. Established in 2003 by ex-magic circle lawyer Daphne Robertson and Nils Christiansen, DR Solicitors provides services to GPs, consultants and other primary care providers in the UK. The company operates on…
INDUSTRYTechnology (SaaS) Avondale’s business advisory team played a pivotal role in helping Net Affinity achieve outstanding results through expert consultancy and support. As a company dedicated to simplifying the complexities of the online world for hoteliers, Net Affinity thrives on delivering solutions that allow hotel owners to focus on what they do best. With Avondale’s strategic…
INDUSTRYSpecialist Building Trades McAndrew Martin Ltd acquired by Roycian. Founded in 1989 by Bill McAndrew, McAndrew Martin is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary property services business, with its headquarters in Cosham, Hampshire. The business provides bespoke property services, including building surveys and inspections, architectural CAD, structural and civil Engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, building information modelling, security…
INDUSTRYSpecialist Building Trades Finders Genealogists sale and Investment to Pelican Capital. Employing over 130 researchers and support staff and using proprietary technology, Finders have completed more than 10,000 missing beneficiary cases for the legal sector, councils, the NHS and members of the public. Feeling that it was the right time to sell, Danny was introduced…
INDUSTRYSpecialist Building Trades Fenland Flat Roofing Ltd, specialist roofing contractor, has sold to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Fenland takes pride in its transition to an employee-owned company under the guidance of Avondale. Established in 1976, the company specialises in installing a diverse range of flat roofing systems, waterproofing solutions, and associated finishes. Offering a…
