INDUSTRYTraining”I’m immensely grateful for Avondale’s help in reaching a deal that fulfils and exceeds all my expectations. It’s been a much more pleasant process than I would dream possible after my previous experiences, and that’s all down to your steady head and professionalism.” – Jan Burnell, Director, The Centre Established more than two decades ago, The…
INDUSTRYVeterinary Services”Avondale delivered fully on its promise to complete the deal. They were professional, approachable and prepared to listen. A great team to work with.” – Myra Forster-van Hijfte, Director NDSR North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) was a leading multidiscipline veterinary referral hospital, and one of the largest of its kind in the UK and Europe.…
INDUSTRYTraining & Recruitment Established for more than 16 years, Tudor Personnel was a recruitment agency placing technical personnel on short and long-term contracts in the oil and gas sector. The vendor built the business from start-up to an annual turnover in excess of £20m, with a workforce of over 200. Avondale were instructed to market…
INDUSTRYRecruitment Incorporated in 2014, Jobact Petrochem Ltd was a Surrey-based recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of engineers and designers, primarily to the petrochemical, oil and gas industries. After 20 years of trading and reaching a £16m turnover, the owner decided to start the sale process to enable him to retire. Following initial discussions with…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink”Avondale was with us from the start of the process to the very end, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail and imparting excellent advice. We could not have been more satisfied with our choice of partner for this journey.” – Tom Ashworth, CEO Yapp Brothers Yapp Brothers is widely recognised as one of the UK’s…
INDUSTRYTechnology, Media & Telecoms”The acquisition is a very positive step for the business and we are delighted with the transaction. Avondale’s research, technical and negotiation skills were second to none, enabling us to complete the sale in an exceptionally short time achieving the transaction value we were aiming for.” – Scott Wilce, Managing Director, Gateway Computing…
INDUSTRYCare & Nursing Northampton-based Delos Community Ltd. was a leading service provider providing support and care services to individuals with learning difficulties in the East Midlands. Having reached retirement age, Delos Community’s majority shareholder, Jeanne Steinhardt, was looking to exit the business. She was introduced to Avondale at the firm’s ‘Buying and Selling Private Companies’…
INDUSTRYEngineering JSA Consulting Engineers (JSA) was a structural and civil consulting engineers practice with a high single-client dependency. The firm specialised in major residential projects typically spanning 10-15 years. JSA’s director and sole shareholder, Mark Hughes, was looking to retire. He was introduced to Avondale through the annual Buying and Selling seminar at the Institute…
INDUSTRYFood & Drink”Avondale assisted us by organising the sale and negotiating the deal, and we are very happy with the outcome. The sale makes an extremely good fit. Chantilly Patisserie now sits side by side with Haydens Bakery, combining both food service and retail provision in its customer focus.” – Mel Rumbles, PartnerChantilly Patisserie Based in…
INDUSTRYRecruitment Established in 2008, Driver Support Services Ltd was a specialist transport recruitment agency serving the UK petrochemicals industry. Driver Support Services’ majority shareholders, Mark and Claire Gray, were looking to grow the business, and met with Avondale to discuss how to take the company forward. Following a consultation and careful analysis of the firm’s…
