Ashfords' corporate team has successfully advised Lyreco Group, a European leader in the distribution of workplace products and services, on the acquisition of two leading UK-based hygiene product and service distributors, Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem, to enhance the company's UK market position.
This acquisition strengthens Lyreco market shares in the UK, and by combining its talent and expertise with Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem, the strategic move will provide value, innovation, and sustainable solutions for its customers.
Corporate partner Jocelyn Ormond led on the transaction, with support from corporate associates Scarlett Cater and Charles Davies and corporate solicitor Lauren Hickey. The acquisition also required further support from Brett Lambe and Tom Lattimore (commercial), Hayley Marles (employment), Angus Bauer (tax), Ian Manners (business risk and regulation), Ben Tarrant, Jessica Hedges and Olivia Holden (real estate) and other Ashfords colleagues.
Ashfords' corporate team has extensive experience advising businesses on the legal aspects fundamental to successful corporate activities, regularly supporting businesses with M&A transactions to deliver their strategies and achieve their growth goals.
For further information and advice, please contact the corporate team.
