Ashurst Advises CERTANIA on Strategic Acquisition of BB7 Group to Expand in UK and Ireland's Buildings & Infrastructure Market

Global law firm Ashurst advised CERTANIA on its acquisition of the BB7 Group of companies, as well as the rollover of some of the sellers into CERTANIA. This transaction represents a significant move for CERTANIA as it seeks to expand strategically into the Buildings & Infrastructure market in the UK and Ireland. BB7 will play a crucial role in establishing a new platform that emphasizes building safety, regulatory assurance, and sustainable design. Alongside Clarke Banks and Xact, BB7 will contribute to forming a joint business within CERTANIA’s Buildings & Infrastructure Division, aiming to create one of the most comprehensive and interdisciplinary consultancies for the built environment in the UK. The Ashurst team involved in this transaction included partner Markjan van Schaardenburgh, counsel John Papadakis, senior associate Lottie White, and associates Ismail Afzal, Elnaz Cadogan, Daniella Zecchino, and George Elliott. Partner Tamsin Crawford, senior associate Asil Robertson, and associate Elisa Raiteri provided advice on financing matters. Partner Lee Foxcroft and consultant Alexander Brown advised on real estate aspects. Employment advice was given by partner Ruth Buchanan and associate Elizabeth Melsom. Partner Christopher Eberhardt and associate Florence Chan handled competition matters. Data and commercial contracts advice was provided by partners David Futter and Rhiannon Webster, senior associates Emily McCracken and Tom Brookes, and associates Matthew Vine, Latasha Kirimbai, Melvin Cheung, and Hana Byrne. Tax advice was offered by partner Nicholas Gardner and associate Aaron Robertson, with additional support from Ashurst Advance analyst Melissa Black.

Ashurst Advises CERTANIA on Strategic Acquisition of BB7 Group to Expand in UK and Ireland's Buildings & Infrastructure Market

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