13 Nov 2025

Birketts advises Claret Civil Engineering on sale to Network Plus

"Birketts advised Andy Gibbons, founder and managing director of Claret Civil Engineering Ltd, on the sale of the business to Network Plus. The firm handled all legal aspects of the transaction, coordinating with external finance and tax advisers to achieve a successful completion."

Birketts advised Andy Gibbons, founder and managing director of Claret Civil Engineering Ltd, on the sale of his business to Network Plus. Claret Civil Engineering Ltd has built a strong reputation in the utilities and infrastructure sector. The company specialises in delivering civil engineering services across water, gas and electricity networks, with a focus on safety, efficiency and sustainable practices. Over the years Claret has established long-term relationships with major utility providers and local authorities, positioning itself as a trusted partner in maintaining and upgrading essential infrastructure across the UK. The transaction involved the sale of Claret Civil Engineering Ltd to Network Plus. Birketts led the legal work on the transaction, advising on all legal aspects, liaising with external advisers on finance and tax matters, and managing the legal process through to a successful completion. Birketts represented Andy Gibbons and Claret Civil Engineering Ltd with a team composed by: Alex Forwood (Partner, Corporate), Alex Price (Associate, Corporate), Caitlin Sparrow (Solicitor, Corporate), Alex Bennett (Legal Executive, Corporate), Alex Elliott (Associate, Employment), Jasmin Sandhu (Solicitor, Employment), Amanda Early (Partner, Commercial Real Estate), Nicholas West (Senior Associate, Employment) and Robbie Watson (Senior Associate, Corporate Tax).
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