International law firm Hill Dickinson has advised Celnor Group, a provider of critical data for compliance, safety and sustainability purposes, on the acquisition of LandScope Engineering Limited (LandScope). This strategic partnership enhances Celnor Group’s capabilities within its built environment operating division and LandScope will sit alongside several other surveying, consulting and geotechnical businesses within the Celnor Group.
Celnor Group is backed by private equity house Inflexion, whose industry-leading expertise in consolidating the TICC (testing, inspection, certification, and compliance) market aims to build the business with an ambitious acquisition strategy.
Established in 2004, LandScope is UK-based and one of the leading surveying companies that specialises in integrated survey solutions above ground, below ground and underwater. LandScope supports an array of 3D mapping systems including mobile, UAV and terrestrial and can merge different types of 3D data from various sources for visualisation, analysis, measurement, extraction, modelling, and sharing to suit end-user systems.
We were delighted to support Simon, Sam and Brad as Celnor Group further extends its offering in the Built Environment sector. Celnor Group continues to focus on strategic partnerships, fostering a culture of collaboration and we’re proud to have supported on this latest acquisition.Graeme Anderson
Legal Director at Hill Dickinson
Sam McCarthy, director of Mergers & Acquisitions of Celnor Group said: “This acquisition is another significant step in our growth journey. LandScope’s expertise in technology enabled integrated survey solutions perfectly complements our existing Built Environment portfolio and we’re delighted to be partnering with the LandScope team. LandScope has an excellent reputation for quality and we’re looking forward to building on a strong period of growth together.”
David Mkhitarian and Graeme Anderson of Hill Dickinson’s Private Equity team led on the provision of legal advice to Celnor Group.
Graeme Anderson said: “We were delighted to support Simon, Sam and Brad as Celnor Group further extends its offering in the Built Environment sector. Celnor Group continues to focus on strategic partnerships, fostering a culture of collaboration and we’re proud to have supported on this latest acquisition.”
Mark Leyland, corporate finance director at RSM, led on the provision of financial and tax due diligence support in relation to the acquisition.