Monday 07.04.2008

Halliwells Advises On Sale Of Richardson Projects Holdings

Law firm Halliwells has advised Richardson Projects Ltd on the sale of the business to Rok plc.

Halliwells' corporate team was led by partner Rebecca Grisewood and associate Christian Doyle.

CLB Coopers in Manchester also provided accountancy advice to Richardson Projects Ltd on the disposal.

Richardson was founded in 1983 and operates across the North of England covering Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Derbyshire and Yorkshire. The business specialises in the provision of new build and refurbishment services to the social housing sector principally under a number of long term framework agreements. Richardson has offices in Rochdale and Leeds and employs over 350 staff of which some 180 are skilled trades people. The business will become part of Rok's Northern operations.

Founder and Chairman Alan Richardson will be remaining with the business for a minimum period of six months to oversee the transition into Rok. Managing Director Clive Walker and other senior managers, Stuart Bellfield, Derek Gooch and Jenny Kovaks have signed new service agreements for a minimum period of two years and will be remaining with the business in their present roles.

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