UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, has advised the shareholders of Sapphire France Holdings Limited on the sale of Sapphire France Holdings Limited and its subsidiary companies across both the UK and France on the sale of the group to FlexXray, a leading provider of food safety and inspection services.
This deal marks a significant milestone for Sapphire France Holdings, and Birketts’ is proud to have supported the sellers throughout the process. The acquisition by US-based FlexXray represents a strategic expansion into the European market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering best-in-class inspection solutions globally.
The Birketts team was led by Corinne Spencer (Legal Director, Corporate) and supported by Anvita Oswal (Advocate (admitted in India)), Macauley Alsford-White (Associate, Corporate), Nicola Heywood (Associate, Corporate), and Robbie Watson (Senior Associate, Corporate Tax).
Richard Parmee, shareholder and representative of the seller group, said: “This was a significant and complex transaction due to the multi-jurisdiction dynamic; our thanks to Birketts for helping us through this challenge with an energised, efficient, and thorough service.
“Corinne and her team were clear, professional, and absolutely committed to our shared success. It was a pleasure working with them.”
Corinne Spencer added: “It has been a real pleasure and privilege to act for Richard and the sellers in this transaction and wish each of them all the best as they move forward into their next ventures. I look forward to seeing what is next in store for Sapphire France under FlexXray’s stewardship and am confident it will be the success it deserves to be.”
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