Crowthorne Group Sold To Normec Group

The London corporate team at national law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has advised on the sale of Crowthorne Group to Normec Group.

Crowthorne Group is the largest independent provider of clean air and containment services in the UK and Ireland, with growing operations in Asia and the Middle East. It offers servicing, validation, testing and certification services to the clean air industry.

Its impressive client roster boasts some of the most recognisable names in the pharma, biopharma and healthcare sectors, alongside a number of global non-profit organisations.

Normec is the holding company of the Normec Group. The company is active in the field of testing, inspecting, certification and compliance across Europe. It assesses and supports the quality and safety of materials, systems and products by conducting independent audits, tests and inspections based on accredited methods. Normec operates in the life safety and environment, and food and agriculture segments.

Irwin Mitchell’s Bryan Bletso (partner and director of strategic growth (international)) and Ben Gale (senior associate) led the deal, with support from colleagues Christian Vale (Associate) and Deirbhile Lynam (Solicitor). Jade Edgar from Irwin Mitchell's corporate tax team also supported the deal.

Expert Opinion

"We are delighted to have advised on the sale of Crowthorne Group to Normec Group. This is a great example of two successful businesses coming together to create a stronger, more competitive entity in the market and I wish them all the best in the future.” Bryan Bletso, partner and director of strategic growth (international)

Oaklins Evelyn Partners acted as lead advisor to Crowthorne in this transaction.