Birketts has advised Norfolk-based Autumn Foods group on the acquisition of Reids of Norwich Limited, which has revenues of more than £30m.
Top 100 UK law firm Birketts has advised Norfolk-based Autumn Foods group on the acquisition of Reids of Norwich Limited, which has revenues of more than £30m.
Birketts advised on all legal matters and Mark Henry, Partner in Birketts’ Corporate Team, led the transaction supported by various other specialists across the firm including Keith Andrews (property) and Karl Pocock (tax).
The acquisition will allow the buyer to further enhance its position as a leading provider of poultry and meat produce to the worldwide wholesale market.
Autumn Foods director Geoffrey Buchanan said: “This is the second deal we have completed with Birketts’ corporate team in a year. Throughout the transaction the Birketts team was highly responsive and efficient. They ensured that the deal happened and delivered on a tight timetable.”
Mark Henry commented: “I am delighted with the way that Birketts’ multi-disciplinary team met the demands of the transaction to help secure the next chapter in this East Anglian success story.”
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