Browne Jacobson advises skills and training provider B2W Group on acquisition of ECTA Training
UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has advised Manchester-based skills and training provider B2W Group on their acquisition of ECTA Training, developing their presence in the energy sector.
Founded in 2005, ECTA specialises in training professions in the installations of smart meters, electricals, and renewables such as heat pumps and solar panels. They train over 1300 people every year.
This is B2W Group’s third strategic acquisition following the investment from Palatine’s Impact Fund. The acquisition will expand the breadth of courses and training provided by the group into the low carbon energy training space and will ensure that training is available to meet the growing demands for environmentally friendly technology installations as both consumers and businesses seek to reduce their emissions.
Browne Jacobson’s north-west based corporate and banking teams advised B2W Group on the acquisition. Led by Ryan Brown, the team also included corporate associate Harpinder Nahl, banking partner Graham Ball, banking associate Beth Nixon and senior associate Rebecca Burge who advised on the tax aspects.
Ryan Brown, Partner at Browne Jacobson, says:
“B2W Group is a fantastic growing business and is fast becoming one of our most acquisitive clients. We’re proud to have supported the team with their expansion into this part of the training industry.”
Luke Muscat, CEO of B2W Group said:
“A move into the low carbon energy training space is highly strategic as we expect market demand to expand dramatically. We remain focused on acquiring niche sector specialist providers such as ECTA and using our platform to support their future growth. We’d also like to express our thanks to Ryan and the Browne Jacobson team for all their support in ensuring this transaction was as smooth and efficient as possible.”
Contact
You may be interested in...
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises coffee roaster 200 Degrees on acquisition by the Caffè Nero Group
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises UK climbing operator on sale to Belgian investment firm
Press Release
Comments on the publication of Universities UK’s (UUK) report
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises Montagu Evans on integration of its UK property management services into Savills
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises OakNorth Bank on AMS Group’s acquisition of Chadwicks
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson strengthens Welsh private sector practice with new Corporate Partner appointment
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises management at Metric Search on BGF investment
Press Release
Browne Jacobson strengthens Irish Corporate team with appointment of Principal Associate James Byrne
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises LDC on investment in performance doorset specialist IDSL
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises Phenna Group on its acquisition of NLG Ecology
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises Bluprintx on its acquisition of Definitive Results
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises Strong Roots on their acquisition by McCain Foods
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises The Production Factory on its strategic acquisition of Big Sky Studios
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises skills and training provider B2W Group on acquisition of ECTA Training
Legal Update
Veganism and manufacturing: M&A trends
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise B2W Group on BePro Development acquisition
Published Article
PureHealth acquisition of Circle Health reflects growing opportunities between UK and Middle East
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise NorthEdge backed ICP on acquisition of Team 6ix
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise Edit Agency on it’s acquisition of CustomerKIND
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises NTT DATA on its acquisition of Sapphire
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises on the acquisition of Dynamic Networks
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises Thermatic Technical FM on PDS Drainage Solutions acquisition
Legal Update
Banking Transaction Updates - July 2023
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise Rcapital on acquisition of specialist lift business Temple Lifts from Hitachi, Limited
Press Release
Browne Jacobson named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ as it picks up a record four awards at East Midlands Dealmakers
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise on strategic sale of cybersecurity firm Nowcomm
On-Demand
NSIA: the thorn in the side of M&A?
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise High Peak Borough Council on future high street funded acquisition as part of Buxton regeneration vision
Press Release
Browne Jacobson dealmakers announce completion of over 130 deals worth billions in value in 2022 and eye up healthy pipeline for 2023
Press Release
Browne Jacobson’s banking & finance team describe 2022 as a “game of two halves” after completing over £2 billion worth of transactions
Legal Update
Banking Transaction Updates - January 2023
Press Release - #BeingBrowneJacobson
From associate to partner in an investment lifecycle - Ryan's story
Legal Update
ESG in deals and investments
Press Release
Browne Jacobson corporate tech lawyers advise Agilico on significant acquisition of managed print services specialist
Browne Jacobson’s corporate technology dealmakers have advised Agilico, a workplace technology business, on its acquisition of Capital Document Solutions Limited for an undisclosed amount.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise environmental giant Suez on its £2bn international acquisition of former waste management business
Browne Jacobson’s lawyers have advised Suez SA and its shareholders on its acquisition of its former UK waste management business – Suez R&R UK - from French headquartered business Veolia for an enterprise value of £2 billion.
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advise CTS Group on acquisition of In Situ testing specialists
Press Release
North West dealmakers advise OakNorth on loan to digital marketing apprenticeship provider business
Legal Update
Deal activity and market update in health and social care sector
In the last nine months of 2021 we saw a huge amount of activity across all sub-sectors of health and social care.
Press Release
Corporate dealmakers advise on key acquisition of Leeds based fertility health clinic
On-Demand
Care Business Briefing - Deal activity dynamics in the healthcare sector
Join Browne Jacobson and Virgin Money for an on-demand webinar as they discussed their thoughts on the outlook for acquisition activity and funding in the health and care sectors.