CET UK has completed the acquisition of the Esseltest Ltd, a construction materials testing specialist based in the Midlands, with the support of Palatine Private Equity. Esseltest provides comprehensive testing services to construction and on-site investigation projects. The firm is also able to offer same-day results for a multitude of tests, providing highly professional and…

Lucion is a multidisciplinary risk management group focused on hazardous materials, with a market-leading presence in the compliance market. Headquartered in Gateshead and operating nationally, the group works with its clients to achieve full compliance with UK occupational safety and environmental regulations. Founded in 2006 by Stewart McNicholl, Askams has grown to provide national clients…

Manchester-based Palatine Private Equity has completed a significant investment into Veincentre, the UK’s leading clinic specialising in state-of-the-art treatment for varicose veins. The deal marks the fourth investment from Palatine’s £100m Impact Fund which targets companies with a social and/or environmental impact, alongside industry-standard returns.   Neil Mitchell, Partner, at Manchester Corporate Finance house, Rickitt Mitchell…

Electrical training provider Trade Skills 4U today announced the opening of their new training centre at Westwood Business Park in Coventry. The company, established in 2005 has been training electricians from across the country for over 14 years, firstly in Gatwick and more recently in Leeds and Warrington. Opening a state-of-the-art centre in the Midlands, just west…

Estio Training has doubled turnover and headcount since receiving investment from Palatine Private Equity in September 2018. Since the deal, which was the third from Palatine’s £100m Impact Fund, Estio has become a nationwide apprentice provider, growing the number of learners on their training programmes from 800 to nearly 1,300. Headcount has increased to more…

Isle of Man-based corporate services provider Middleton Katz has today announced a deal to join the SMP Group, a global professional and financial services group. The transaction has been approved by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority. Middleton Katz is a well-respected service provider on the Isle of Man, delivering corporate, tax, and accounting…

Wren Sterling has announced the acquisition of T D Armstrong Financial Planning Limited (T D Armstrong), a Dunfermline-based independent financial planning business. The deal will secure around £116m of assets under advice, taking Wren Sterling’s total assets under advice to £3.3bn. Wren Sterling has over 100 advisers based in eight regional offices across the UK.…

SMP Group, a global professional and financial services group headquartered in the Isle of Man has today announced a deal to acquire Helm Trust Company Limited, a highly regarded trust and corporate services provider based in Jersey. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Helm has been delivering independent trust and company administration services for…