JCP Solicitors advises on acquisition of environmental leader Spencer Group

Specialist environmental land management company Spencer Group has been acquired by a world leader in sustainable solutions as part of a significant deal advised on by JCP Solicitors.

Spencer Group, which comprises land management and environmental services firm Spencer Environmental Care Associates (ECA) and geotechnical contractor and consultancy Quantum Geotechnic, has been taken over by RSK Group as part of the industry-leading acquisition.

The sellers of the Ceredigion-based land management specialist were advised by JCP Solicitors’ Corporate Commercial team, led by Betsan Powell.

Thanks to the acquisition, Spencer Group has been added to RSK Group’s global portfolio of 175 environmental, engineering and technical services businesses.

On the sale, Betsan Powell said: “It was a privilege to advise the shareholder of Spencer Group on the sale of their company to RSK Group.

“We have supported Spencer Group over the past years, and I thank the board and shareholders for trusting our expertise to support them during the sale process.

“We were able to offer specialist advice and assistance throughout the sale thanks to the skill and professionalism of our team members including Director Michael Williams, and Senior Associate Solicitors Rhianydd Llewellyn-Thomas and Catherine Almeida. Their support was invaluable at every stage.”

Hywel John, Director at Spencer Group, said: “The advice we received from JCP Solicitors was expertly tailored to suit our sector and circumstances, meaning their guidance at every stage of the deal was second to none.

“JCP’s consistent communication made the acquisition a smooth transition and we are delighted with the outcome. Overall, our team looks forward to the next stage as part of the RSK Group, and we are confident that the acquisition will strengthen our offering for clients across the region.”

The Corporate Commercial team at JCP Solicitors has been providing specialist advice and assistance on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions for over 20 years.

For Corporate Commercial advice get in touch with Betsan Powell on 01792 529644 or email betsan.powell@jcpsolicitors.co.uk