Sills & Betteridge Advise Australian People Service Providers with First UK Acquisition

A multi – disciplinary commercial team from Sills & Betteridge LLP have advised international employment support provider Asuria UK, on its acquisition of the Derby Business College / DBC Group, marking the Australian-owned company's first corporate transaction in the UK.

Led by Corporate Partner Euan McLaughlin, with support from Employment Law Partner Melanie Morton and Commercial Property Partner Wendy Martin, the acquisition represents a significant investment into the UK, as Asuria continues to build its presence in communities across the country.

Asuria is a leading provider of employment, skills and training services, helping people to find and retain meaningful work. In the UK, Asuria work in partnership with government, employers and community organisations to deliver employment support that is inclusive, practical and shaped by local labour markets and communities.

Daniel Zimmer, Executive Director of Asuria, said:

"Sills & Betteridge commercial team have been integral to Asuria becoming established in the UK, from ensuring compliance in respect of our UK employment arrangements, to taking on premises and negotiating complex UK government contracts. Having set up our initial UK business from scratch, this acquisition was our first UK corporate transaction and we were delighted to be in very safe hands with Euan on this job. We found Euan to be diligent, approachable and thorough, whilst being commercially pragmatic enough to ensure a deal got completed. We would have no hesitation in recommending Euan and team to anyone involved in a corporate transaction in the UK."

Euan McLaughlin said:

"It has been a pleasure to support Asuria as it has established its presence in the UK and to advise on this important first acquisition. This transaction reflects the strength of our full-service offering, with colleagues across our corporate, employment and commercial property teams working together to help clients to achieve their goals. We look forward to continuing to support Asuria as it grows its UK business in the years ahead."

For an initial discussion on any business-related legal matters, Euan and his team can be reached on 01522 542211 or emclaughlin@sillslegal.co.uk