11 Nov 2025

Cripps Advises Management Team on WW Martin Management Buy-Out

"Cripps advised the management team of WW Martin on a management buy-out, acting for a newly incorporated buyer owned by company directors, minority shareholders and senior managers. Girlings acted as long-standing advisers to the outgoing sellers and Kreston Reeves also participated as an adviser to the transaction."

Cripps, Girlings and Kreston Reeves participated in the transaction, with Cripps advising the newly incorporated buyer formed by members of WW Martin’s management and shareholders, and Girlings acting as long-standing advisers to the outgoing sellers; Kreston Reeves also took an advisory role in completing the deal. The transaction comprised a management buy-out of WW Martin, a leading construction contractor based in Kent. Cripps acted for the newly incorporated buyer, which is owned by a number of WW Martin’s existing directors, minority shareholders and members of its senior management. The advisers worked collaboratively to deliver completion within the desired timeframe. David Barker, a director at WW Martin, commented that Cripps provided invaluable support throughout the buy-out process and offered clear, practical advice that helped the board understand legal complexities and proceed with confidence. Julie Hughes of Cripps noted the pleasure of working with the MBO team and the other advisers in bringing the transaction to a smooth close. Cripps represented the newly incorporated buyer (owned by a number of WW Martin’s existing directors, minority shareholders and members of its senior management) with a team composed by: Julie Hughes (Partner), Beth Barns-Graham, Meg Harold and Francesca Harrison. Girlings represented the outgoing sellers with a team composed by its long-standing advisory team. Kreston Reeves acted as an adviser to the transaction with a team composed by its advisory specialists.
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