Birketts advises OCS on acquisition of WBW City Holdings Ltd

Birketts has advised OCS on its acquisition of WBW City Holdings Ltd and its trading subsidiary, City Group Security Limited (CGSL).

CGSL is a nationwide leader in providing integrated security services, distinguished by its bespoke solutions and deep sector expertise. The acquisition strengthens OCS’s security portfolio and supports its continued growth in the UK security sector.

The Birketts corporate team was led by Alex Forwood, assisted by Dominic Cowie and Letty Overbury‑Tapper. Also supporting were Robbie Watson (tax), Nathan Yacoub and Josephine Bell (banking and finance), Georgina Perrott, Joseph Thompson and Billy Sell (commercial and technology), William Gibson Garcia (construction and engineering), Melanie Harvey and Sally Mason (intellectual property), Abigail Hubert and Fiona Collins (employment), Anthony Metcalfe‑Gibson and Kirsty Scripps (employee incentives), Amanda Early and Rachel Fisher (commercial real estate), and Daniel Irving (regulatory and corporate defence).

Daniel Dickson, CEO of OCS UK & Ireland said: “CGSL’s exceptional track record in security services, combined with longstanding customer relationships and regional strength, makes them an ideal fit for OCS as we look to expand our own security services division. We are pleased to have completed this acquisition, which represents an important step in strengthening our security capabilities across the UK. Birketts once again provided clear, practical and commercially focused advice throughout the process, and we valued the team’s collaborative approach and depth of expertise, while ensuring our timing expectations were met.”

Also commenting on the deal, Alex Forwood, Corporate Partner at Birketts, added: “This transaction reflects OCS’s strategic approach to growth within the security sector and its commitment to building a strong, integrated service offering. It was a pleasure to work with the OCS team on this acquisition, and to support them in delivering a deal that aligns with their long‑term objectives.”